Real property and common types of real estate transactions and conveyances are examined. The preparation of legal instruments such as deeds, contracts, leases, deeds of trust, and mortgages are studied. Specific topics in Family Law covered in this class include adoption, guardianships, child custody and support, name changes, and contested and uncontested divorces. Emphasis is on course forms, preparing pleadings, settlement agreements, and using interviewing checklists. Legal Writing 3 hours credit Legal Writing has been designed to acquaint students with specialized legal research and factual research.
Emphasis is on preparing and writing legal briefs and other documents related to legal research.
PRLG 207 Criminal Law for the Paralegal 3 hours credit Criminal Law for the Paralegal explores the field of criminal law from the viewpoint of a representative. Students have the opportunity to apply the theory through model criminal cases. PRLG 212 Business Organizations 3 hours credit Business entities such as corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships are examined. The role of the lawyer and the legal assistant in forming these entities is discussed along with the legal concepts applicable to each type of organization and the preparation of related documents. A continuation of the first level course in legal research, class projects include an in-depth practical application of research methods and an introduction to computerized legal research software.