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Paralegal
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| Title |
Introduction to Paralegal |
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| Description |
Provides an overview of the paralegal profession and the legal system to assist students in their career decision making process. |
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| Title |
You and the Law |
| Lasc Area |
Goal 9 |
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| Description |
To acquaint students with basic information about how their lives will be impacted by the law in numerous areas including marriage, death, employment, retirement, property ownership, consumer status, personal injury and criminal law. This course is open to all students. MnTC Goal 9. |
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| Title |
Legal Research and Writing |
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Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Introduction to legal research and analysis. Students will develop skills in legal issue identification, analysis and research through progressively more complex exercises, including preparation of a case brief, legal memorandum and a correspondence project. Paralegal majors must earn a "C-" or better in this course. |
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| Title |
Civil Procedure I |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
The substantive and procedural law of civil litigation, with emphasis on the Rules of Civil Procedure, in both state and federal court systems. |
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Family Law |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
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Course Outline |
| Description |
The law of domestic relations, including marriage, separation, divorce, annulment, adoption, custody, and other topics. |
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Employment Law |
| Prerequisite |
ACCT 280 |
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| Description |
An exploration of the legal nature of the employment relationship including contract and liability issues and major stages of the employment relationship, including hiring, evaluation and termination. Coverage includes antidiscrimination law and the Family and Medical Leave Act. |
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| Title |
Interviewing |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Development of the skills necessary to elicit comprehensive factual information about legal issues and to assist the client in understanding the process and procedures of the legal system. |
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| Title |
Debtor-Creditor and Bankruptcy Law |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
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| Description |
The study of law relating to the extension of credit, collection of debts, debtors' and creditors' rights, and bankruptcy, including liquidation, business reorganizations, and adjustment of debts. |
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Public Benefits |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
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| Description |
A study of the substantive and procedural law of government benefit programs, including Supplemental Security Income, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, and Social Security Retirement and Disability insurance. |
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| Title |
Contract Law and Drafting |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
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Course Outline |
| Description |
A study of the law of contracts, including elements of formation, duties of parties to contracts, discharge of parties to a contract and enforcement of contracts, including the ability to perform legal research relevant to contract law, perform critical analysis of various contract issues, negotiation of contract terms, and the ability to draft various components of contracts as they relate to industry, consumer relationships, and daily living. |
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| Title |
Legal Ethics |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
The study of law governing the professional ethics of attorneys with emphasis on the Rules of Professional Conduct and their implications for paralegals. |
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| Title |
Real Property Law |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
The law dealing with interests in, ownership and leasing of, and title to real estate. Emphasis is also placed on official descriptions, systems for recording, and procedures and documents used for the sale or transfer, lease, and zoning of real property. |
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| Title |
Topics in Paralegal Studies |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
This is a topical course and topics covered may vary. The course is repeatable when the topic varies. |
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| Title |
Wills, Estates and Taxation |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A study of the procedures, documents and other techniques used in the planning for transfer of property after death, administration of estates and the preparation of will, probate documents and an estate tax return. |
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| Title |
Civil Procedure II |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 PARA 310 |
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| Description |
A study of the procedures, documents and other techniques used in a legal setting emphasizing trial practice. Topics included will be case intake, discovery, negotiations, trial preparation, trial practice and post judgment relief. |
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| Title |
Elder Law |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251, PARA 325 |
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| Description |
A study of the various public benefits programs that provide economic maintenance and financing of health care for the elderly, including medical assistance and Medicare. Special concerns in legal representation of the elderly. An exploration of the laws regarding self-determination and planning for incapacity. |
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| Title |
Criminal Litigation |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
A practice-oriented study of the procedures, documents, and techniques in criminal law cases. Emphasis on the preparation, organization, and management of criminal litigation documents and materials; discovery; interviewing and investigation; trial preparation; assistance at trial and other proceedings; and post-conviction relief. |
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| Title |
Advanced Legal Research and Writing |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 PARA 325 PARA 375 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Writing Intensive |
Yes |
| Description |
Integration and application of methods and techniques of legal research and writing, building on and supplementing skills acquired in PARA 251. Preparation of complex multiple-issue legal memoranda and briefs. |
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Personal Injury |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 PARA 310 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
A study of the procedural and substantive law of personal injury, including negligence, products liability, strict liability, and insurance. |
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| Title |
Internship |
| Prerequisite |
PARA 251 PARA 325 PARA 375 PARA 310 |
| Course Outline |
Course Outline |
| Description |
Internship experience under supervision of an attorney as approved by program internship coordinator. Students must complete the prerequisites and two courses from your area of emphasis prior to enrolling in PARA 469. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
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