This course is designed to help students understand insurance law from a practical as well as theoretical perspective. The student will learn the rationale for insurance, the various types of insurance, basic legal principles governing insurance, litigation that results from insurance disputes, and the role that the paralegal can play in a legal environment that involves insurance. Family Law Owen Course may be repeated for credit if content differs. International Law Trakas Course may be repeated for credit if content differs. This course surveys trends and practices which are part of the process of adjudication across national boundaries.
Some historical background is provided.
Current cases and procedures are the major focuses of course content. The internship augments the legal studies curriculum by placing the student in a private or public organization under the supervision of an appointed internship supervisor. Application for placement should be made a term in advance of enrollment. Capstone course for the Master's Degree in Legal Studies. Class will meet sporadically during the 8 week Spring session.