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Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog • 295
LAS115
Criminal Trial Procedure
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Procedural aspects of the criminal trial
process in Arizona state courts from
preliminary proceedings through trial.
Emphasis on application of the rules of
criminal procedure and preparation of
common trial documents by paralegals.
Documents include the charging
instrument, pre-trial motions, and jury
instructions. Prerequisites: LAS101 or
permission of department chair, or
program director. Prerequisites or
Corequisites: BPC110 or permission of
department chair or program director.
LAS131
Legal Writing I
3 credits 3 periods lecture
The use of proper grammar, punctuation,
and spelling in the construction of
sentences and the development of
paragraphs. Use of case briefs to study
effective writing and analytical
techniques. Analysis and application of
the writing process to produce wellwritten
documents commonly used in
the practice of law. Prerequisites or
Corequisites: LAS109 and (BPC110 or
permission of department chair or
program director).
LAS203
Ethics and Professional Practice
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Rules of professional responsibility and
ethical requirements with an emphasis
on their application to legal assistants.
Sources of power to regulate the practice
of law. Issues related to unauthorized
practice of law. Examination of
professionalism in the legal profession.
Prerequisites: LAS131 and (BPC110 or
permission of department chair or
program director).
LAS204
Business Law For Legal Assistants
3 credits 3 periods lecture
NOTE: Course changes not available at time
of printing. Consult with Academic
Advisement.
Examination of legal contracts and
contracts regulated by the Uniform
Commercial Code (Sales Contracts and
Secured Transactions); examination of
business organizations including Sole
Proprietorships, Partnerships,
Corporations, and Limited Liability
Companies. Includes drafting of
contracts and documents used in the
formation and operation of business
organizations. Prerequisites or
Corequisites: LAS109 and (BPC110 or
permission of department chair or
program director).
LAS208
Probate
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Emphasis on various ways in which
property can be held and passed on.
Requirements for valid wills and trusts.
Steps involved in estate administration
and appropriate forms to be used.
Includes drafting basic wills and simple
trusts. Prerequisites: LAS109 and
(BPC110 or permission of department
chair or program director).
LAS211
Legal Research
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Use of print and electronic media to
locate public documents, statutes,
administrative regulations, and cases
from county, state, and federal
jurisdictions. Reading and interpreting
research results. Shepardizing. Use of
proper citation forms. Prerequisites:
ENG101 Prerequisites or Corequisites:
LAS109 and (BPC110 or permission of
department chair or program director).
LAS212
Insurance and Tort Law
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Basic elements of negligence, strict
liability, intentional torts; defenses;
damages; insurance coverage.
Evaluation of records and personal
injury claims; review of insurance
policies; settlement brochure;
preparation of case intake memorandum.
Prerequisites: LAS109 and (BPC110 or
permission of department chair or
program director).
LAS216
Real Estate Transactions
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Investigation into various aspects of real
estate sales, purchases and
encumbrances. Includes preparation of
deed of trust and an agreement for sale of
property. Prerequisites: LAS109 and
(BPC110 or permission of department
chair or program director).
LAS217
Family Law
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Legal analysis of marriage, dissolution of
marriage, parental rights and duties;
pleading and practice. Prerequisites:
LAS109 and (BPC110 or permission of
department chair or program director).
LAS218
Administrative Law
3 credits 3 per lecture
Introduction to fundamental
administrative law concepts including
the delegation of powers, due process,
citizen access and participation,
rulemaking, adjudication, and judicial
review. Emphasis on Arizona
administrative procedures and the role of
the paralegal in informal and prehearing
advocacy and proceedings before a
hearing officer. Prerequisites: LAS109
and (BPC110 or permission of
department chair or program director).
LAS220
Legal Assisting Internship Seminar
1 credit 1 period lecture
NOTE: Course changes not available at time
of printing. Consult with Academic
Advisement.
Coordinates on-the-job experiences with
interpersonal relations, communications,
time-management, and casemanagement
skills. Provides
opportunity to discuss problems
encountered during internship.
Prerequisites: LAS203 and LAS211 and
(LAS204 or LAS212), and (BPC110 or
permission of department chair or
program director). Corequisites:
LAS221AA or LAS221AB or LAS221AC.
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