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PARA 2205 - Legal Research andWriting (3-0-3)
This course focuses on federal and state legal research utilizing law library books, on-
line databases, and the Internet. Students will learn citation skills and draft
memoranda based on case law and statutes. This course requires extensive out-of-
class library time. Prerequisite(s): PARA1101.
PARA 2207 - Criminal Litigation (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the criminal justice system and related statutes and
constitutional issues. Students learn substantive and procedural rules and become
familiar with pleadings filed in criminal court byprosecutors anddefenseattorneys.
Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
PARA 2209 - BusinessOrganizations (3-0-3)
This course focuses on various business entities, including sole proprietorships
general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability
companies and corporations. Students learn the unique characteristics, advantages
and disadvantages of each entity. Emphasis is placed on practical considerations,
such as the legal documents required during the formation, operation, maintenance,
anddissolution stages. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
PARA 2211 - Computers in theLaw (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to computer applications commonly used in a legal
environment. Students gain hands-on experience working with software used for
litigation and graphic support, casemanagement and docket control, timekeeping and
billing, advanced word processing and spreadsheets, trial preparation, eDiscovery and
web conferencing.
Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA2203, PARA 2205, PARA 2209
PARA 2213 - Real EstateLaw (3-0-3)
This course examines real property law concepts, with a focus on the buyer-seller
relationship, title examinations and title insurance, and closing procedures. Students
prepare a closing statement and draft other documents needed to prepare for a real
estate closing. Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101.
PARA 2221 - Bankruptcy/Debtor-Creditor Relations (3-0-3)
This course teaches students about the documents filed in bankruptcy court by
attorneys representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases. In
addition, the course will discuss collection remedies on judgments obtained in civil
court by secured and unsecured creditors.
Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA2203, PARA 2205, andPARA 2209.
PARA 2222 -Occupational Internship (1-10-3)
A minimum of 150 hours of on-the-job paralegal or other substantive law-related
training in an approved work situation. Students work an average of 10-15 hours each
week.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 75% of all Paralegal career courses and
program approval.
PARA 2223 -Wills, Trusts andProbateLaw (3-0-3)
This course teaches students the terminology and laws applicable to wills and trusts,
and how to prepare these documents. Students also learn the procedural rules of
ProbateCourt.
Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA2203, PARA 2205, andPARA 2209.
PARA 2225 - Family Law (3-0-3)
This course focuses on marriage, annulment, antenuptial agreements, divorce, and
adoption. Students prepareall of thedocumentation necessary to file adivorce.
Prerequisite(s): PARA 1101, PARA2203.
