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1140 Litigation and Trial Practice
(3-0-3)
This course presents fundamental concepts and procedures of civil litigation
including the rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and common law principles with an
emphasis on the role of the paralegal. Students will explore all phases of litigation,
including discovery, trial preparation, alternative dispute resolution, and post-trial issues
while focusing on their role and ethical obligations as members of a litigation team. A grade
of C or better is required in all Paralegal Courses.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110.
Offered: On demand.
PARA
1150 Real Estate Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the substantive law of real property and offers an
examination of the procedural and practical aspects of property law with an emphasis on
the role of the paralegal and the preparation of forms common to real estate transactions. A
comprehensive overview of recording statues, title abstraction, title insurance, surveys,
mortgages, leases, deeds of trust, and closings is provided. A grade of C or better is
required in all Paralegal Courses.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110.
Offered: On demand.
PARA
1160 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
(3-0-3)
This course presents fundamental concepts of the law of wills, trusts, and estate
administration with an emphasis on the role of the paralegal. Students will examine the
procedures, techniques, and the substantive law and will be exposed to legal documents
commonly used in the administration of wills, trusts, and estates. A grade of C or better
is required in all Paralegal Courses.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110.
Offered: On demand.
PARA 2110 Family Law
(3-0-3)
This course introduces principles, trends, and laws governing domestic relations, including
the topics of marriage, annulment, divorce, alimony, child custody, property division,
adoption, and other related topics, with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Students will
develop legal skills through mock exercises and case documentation and will examine court
proceedings and ethical issues relevant to family law. A grade of C or better is required in
all Paralegal Courses.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110.
Offered: On demand.
PARA
2120 Contract Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of contract law with an
emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Topics will include formation, performance, and
enforcement of contracts under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code,
breaches of contracts, and available remedies. There will be an examination of specific
contracts and draft documents that are the subject of frequent litigation. Students will
develop legal skills through case documentation and will examine court proceedings and
ethical issues relevant to contract law. A grade of C or better is required in all Paralegal
Courses.
Prerequisite: PARA 1110.
Offered: On demand.