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Paralegal StudiesPARALEGAL PROGRAMSharon Shulman, Esq., Director / Connie Venieris, CoordinatorACCELERATEDDAY PROGRAMCourses Only at Queens CollegePS-400-415-QCAccelerated Day ProgramCourses are offered Monday through Friday9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.from October 13 - February 26. Students inthe day program must begin on October 13and take all twelve day courses. 298 hrs.The Accelerated Day Program includes:• Introduction to the Law and Ethics• Litigation I• Legal Writing• Legal Research• Litigation II• Law Office Technology• Family Law• Criminal Law• Real Property Law• Wills, Trusts & Estates• Torts and Insurance Law• Contracts and the Uniform CommercialCodeTo register for these courses, students mustapply for acceptance into the ParalegalCertificate Program (See instructions underAdmission to the Certified Program andrequirements for the Certificate underCertificate of Completion.)Tuition for the Accelerated Day Program is$4,350, payable in three installments.$1,500 is due at registration; $1,500 byNovember 25 and $1,350 by January 15,2010. Fee includes registration andmaterials fee.Please consult with the Paralegal Officebefore you register for these classes.REQUIRED COURSES• PS-100 Introduction to the Law and Ethics*• PS-101 Legal Writing for Paralegals• PS-102 Legal Research (fall/spring only)• PS-103 Litigation I• PS-104 Litigation IIRequired courses must be satisfactorily completedbefore students can register for electives. Litigation IImay be taken at the same time as electives.*PS 100 Introduction to Law MUST be taken firstOpen HouseQUEENS COLLEGEMonday, September 14, 20096:00 - 8:00 pmLEHMAN COLLEGETuesday, September 8, 20096:30 - 8:00 pmThe verdict is in. We’re the best!ELECTIVE COURSES• PS-200 Personal Injury, Torts, andInsurance Law• PS-203 Bankruptcy Law• PS-204 Family Law• PS-205 Wills, Trusts, and Estates• PS-206 Criminal Law• PS-208 Contracts and the U.C.C.• PS-209 Corporation Law• PS-210 Paralegal Internship• PS-213 Elder Law• PS-215 Real Property Law• PS-217 Law Office Management• PS-230 Intellectual Property• PS-234 Law Office Technology• PS-239 Probate Preparation for Estates• PS-240 Medical Malpractice forParalegals• PS-242 Advanced Legal Analysis*Not every course is offered every semester.All materials and technology fees areincluded in tuitionREQUIRED COURSES*PS-100, See Sections BelowIntroduction to the Law and EthicsAn introduction to law and the legal system.Topics include: how laws are made and howthey affect society; federal, state and localcourt systems; language of the legalprofession; legal case analysis; theparalegal’s role and ethics. 26 hrs.• Section MO21 –QCMonday, 8:20 - 10:20 p.m.October 19 - January 25, 2010$385 • 13 sessions • Brian H. Lowy, Esq.• Section SA12 – QCSaturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonOctober 17 - December 19(Last session is 2 hrs.)$385 • 9 sessions • Brian H. Lowy, Esq.PS-101, See Sections BelowLegal Writing for ParalegalsGood paralegals always express themselvesclearly in writing. So sharpen your ability toargue legal issues effectively. You will prepareseveral law-related assignments. 24 hrs.Prerequisite: A foundation in basic grammar;English as first language or high fluency.• Section TU21 – QCTuesday, 6:10 - 8:10 p.m.October 13 - January 5, 2010$350 • 12 sessions • Hon. Cheryl Joseph• Section SU12 – QCSunday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.October 18 - December 13$350 • 8 sessions • Jeffrey Jackson, Esq.PS-102, See Sections BelowLegal ResearchProvides an essential foundation in themethods of legal research, including effectiveuse of the law library and primary legal sourcematerials. Lectures and assignmentsemphasize the proper procedures forresearching state and federal statutes,finding legal precedents based on courtdecisions, and using legal encyclopedias,digests, and Shepard’s Citations. Eachperson must prepare a memorandum of lawthat requires library work outside of class.24 hrs.• Section MO21 - QCMonday, 6:10 - 8:10 p.m.October 19 - January 11, 2010$350 • 12 sessions • Brian Lowy, Esq.• Section SA12 - QCSaturday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.October 17 - December 12$350 • 8 sessions • Brian Lowy, Esq.PS-103, See Sections BelowLitigation I (Civil)Explore the civil lawsuit from service ofsummons to complaint, responsivepleadings, and preparation for trial. Itemphasizes substantive law concerningjurisdiction, venue, statutes of limitation,proper service of pleadings, disclosure,motion practice and calendar practice.Assignments include preparation of litigationrelateddocuments. 28 hrs.• Section TU21 – QCTuesday, 8:20 - 10:20 p.m.October 13 - January 19, 2010$395 • 14 sessions • Richard Chase, Esq.• Section SU12 – QCSunday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonOctober 18 - December 20(last session is 4 hours)$395 • 9 sessions • David Rosen, Esq.PS-104, See Sections BelowLitigation II (Civil)Continuation of Litigation I includes trialpreparation, rules of evidence, judgment, andappeal. Even more than in Litigation I, youwill get practical experience in documentpreparation. Prerequisite: PS-103. 28 hrs.• Section TU21-QCTuesday, 6:10 - 8:10 p.m.October 13 - January 19, 2010$395 • 14 sessions • Hon. Carolyn Wade• Section SA12 - QCSaturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonJanuary 9 - March 13, 2010(last session is 4 hours)$395 • 9 sessions • Hon. Cheryl Joseph30QUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP