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Subject
Course Number
Title/Description
Subject: ADSC
Course Number: 1515
Law Office Applications This course covers legal procedures, documents, and terminology relating to estate planning and estate administration proceedings, real estate law, and corporate law in Minnesota. Documents are prepared using word processing and/or transcription. (Prerequisites: Keyboarding and word processing ability) (2 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1400
Legal Studies I: Terminology and Procedures This course introduces the student to the specific terminology and procedures used by paralegal professionals and to the proper documentation of legal information. It also covers legal ethics, legal analysis, legal evidence, and investigation. (Prerequisites: College-level reading and writing and keyboarding and word processing ability) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1410
Legal Studies II: Introduction to Research This course covers methods of research and document preparation used by the legal profession, including citation forms, appellate procedure within the specific areas of the law. The administration of a law office and formal advocacy are included, as well as a review of legal writing style. (Prerequisites: LGST1400 or instructor's consent) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1420
Business Law - An Introduction This course is an introductory course in the principles of business law as they apply to individuals and businesses. This course focuses on the ethical, social, and political perspectives underlying the United States legal system. Topics include the operation of the United States legal system, constitutional law as it affects businesses, intellectual property, contracts, contracts for the sale of goods, agency and employment law, and business organizations. (Prerequisites: College-level reading and writing) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1425
Business Law: Commercial Topics This course is a continuation of the study of the principles of business law as they apply to individuals and businesses. Special attention is given to the law governing the performance and enforcement of commercial contracts. Topics include agency and employment law, business organizations, administrative law, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, creditor/debtor relations, federal and state law regulating consumer credit and collection procedures. (Prerequisites: College-level reading and writing) (2 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1429
Legal Writing This course will develop the writing skills of the paralegal student. Students will become familiar with the writing techniques used to create legal documents through the use of sample forms and practical drafting exercises. Strong emphasis is placed on proper writing methodology and formatting. (Prerequisites: LGST 1410 or instructor consent; students are strongly encouraged to take ADSC 1420 prior to registering for this course) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1430
Advanced Legal Research This course will familiarize the paralegal student with advanced and specialized approaches to utilizing the legal sources available in the law library and online. In addition, this course will provide the student with experience in the developing the analytical reasoning and writing skills required of all legal professionals through the preparation of legal documents, memoranda, and letters. (Prerequisites: LGST 1429) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1455
Civil Litigation This course provides an introduction to civil litigation procedure and practice in state and federal courts. Specific attention is given to the paralegal's role in civil litigation, with emphasis on applicable rules of civil procedure that govern the commencement of litigation, the discovery process, and preparation for trial. (Prerequisites: LGST1410) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1460
Criminal Law and Procedure This course introduces the paralegal student to the substantive and procedural aspects of criminal law and the role of the paralegal in the criminal justice system. The course will focus on the prosecution and defense of criminal proceedings, with special attention to principles of criminal liability and substantive defenses to crimes under Minnesota law. The constitutional safeguards and protections afforded to criminal defendants by the U.S. Constitution and the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure from arrest through trial, sentencing, punishment, and appeal will also be studied. (Prerequisites: LGST1410)(3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1470
Wills, Trusts, and Probate This course discusses the paralegal's role in estate planning and probate process. The course will explore various tools available to achieve the goal of estate planning: non-probate conveyances, wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, intra-family gifts, and charitable transfers. Students will also be exposed to the ethical issues involved in estate planning and the increasing use of living wills and health care directives. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing and LGST1400 (Legal Studies I) or instructor consent) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1480
Family Law This course presents fundamental common law and statutory concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal's role in this area. Topics include formal and informal marriages, separation, divorce, annulment, marital property, the parent-child relationship, child custody and support, adoption, paternity, and family court procedures. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing and LGST1400 (Legal Studies I) or instructor consent) (3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 1520
Real Property This course examines the basic principles in the law of real property. Students will explore topics in the ownership and transfer of real property interests, including parties to a real estate transaction, the sales agreement surveys, deeds, leases, deeds of trust, mortgages and the role of a paralegal in each. The course stresses the understanding and preparation of legal instruments necessary for a real estate closing. (Prerequisites: College level reading and writing and LGST1400 (Legal Studies I) or instructor consent)(3 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 2995
Paralegal Internship This course provides the student with practical work experience in the paralegal field. The internship should give the student the opportunity to apply what is learned in the classroom through the assignment of paralegal tasks and responsibilities consistent with an individually prepared learning objectives plan. (Prerequisites: Instructor consent required) (0 hrs lec/0 hrs lab/9 hrs OJT)
Subject: LGST
Course Number: 2997
Paralegal Capstone This course is designed to provide the paralegal student who is familiar with law office procedures, legal research, letter writing, document preparation, and client contact an opportunity to integrate classroom concepts into the legal working environment. Students will have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities required of practicing paralegals through completion of a paralegal internship, concurrent employment in a legal working environment, participation in providing pro bono legal services or equivalent service learning, or a combination of activities. In addition, students will prepare a comprehensive portfolio evidencing the completion of program outcomes. (Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in last semester of required Paralegal Studies (LGST) courses or instructor consent.) (0 hrs lec/2 hrs lab/0 hrs OJT)
