Legal
LG 126 Legal Terminology
4 Credits
Students will be taught the fundamentals of the Legal Terminology used in today's attorney's office and judicial system.
Prerequisite: None
LG 227 Civil Procedure
4 Credits
Students learn procedures and documentation preparation and requirements for filing documents. Basic elements of various torts and defenses to tort actions are also studied.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 228 Legal Analysis and Writing
4 Credits
Students will be taught to cite legal materials in a memorandum of law. They will learn ways to legally analyze briefings and applications of court opinions.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 230 Corporations and Partnerships
4 Credits
Students will study partnership agreements and how they are created, their operations and the possible ramifications of the disillusionment of an agreement. A study of the basic principles of corporation law, including the creation and operation of corporations is included in this course. Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 231 Criminal Law and Procedures
4 Credits
Emphasis is given to the gathering of information for the investigation. Various ways of conducting an investigation will be reviewed. Crimes against property and persons are defined and explained. Safeguards and procedures necessary for arrest are reviewed.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 232 Law of Bankruptcy
4 Credits
This course deals with Bankruptcy Law from debtor and creditor perspectives and other debt collection remedies. Chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code are covered. Hands-on work with forms, procedures, rules as well as up to date case studies.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 233 Probate and Estate Planning
4 Credits
Students will be taught how to handle common tasks and problems in probate and estate planning.
Prerequisite: LG 126
LG 234 Family Law
4 Credits
Family Law and legal formalities are studied. Annulments, divorce, child custody disputed, and visitation rights as well as adoptions are reviewed.
Prerequisite: LG 126