The study of laws governing administrative agencies of government. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of the paralegal in dealing with various administrative agencies. The study of laws that control real property transactions. Topics covered include the conveyancing of real property, title search methods and landlord-tenant issues. An examination of all aspects of presenting a case in trial.
Students develop effective methods for analyzing and preparing cases for presentation in trial.
Students will learn and use basic technical skills necessary as members of the University's Mock Trial Team at tournaments sponsored by the American Mock Trial Association. Legal Assistant Studies major and LEAS 1100. Directed reading and research in selected areas of legal assistant studies. Topics examined will include those not normally found in established legal assistant studies courses. Regular conferences between instructor and student will be required.