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PARALEGAL PROGRAMSharon Shulman, Esq., Director / Connie Venieris, CoordinatorELECTIVESElectives may be taken in any order unlessotherwise noted. Students must completerequired courses satisfactorily beforeregistering for these courses.PS-200, Section SU11-QCPersonal Injury Torts & Insurance LawExplores personal injury litigation and variousforms of tort liability, including negligence,malpractice, and product liability from bothplaintiff’s and defendant’s perspective. Youwill consider the importance of insurance andlearn about your rights under the standardNew York automobile liability policy. 24 hrs.• Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonJanuary 10 - March 7, 2010$350 • 8 sessions • David Rosen, Esq.PS-204, Section MO21-QCFamily LawBasic course in substantive and procedurallaw concerning matrimonial practice coversFamily Court and Supreme Court jurisdictionand procedure, divorce, separation,annulment and dissolution, and equitabledistribution of marital assets. Also: pretrialmotions; discovery, maintenance (alimony),child support and custody, preparation ofjudgments, calendar practice, enforcementand modification of judgments. 24 hrs.• Monday, 8:20 - 10:20 p.m.October 19 - January 11, 2010$350 • 12 sessions • TBAPS-205, Section WE21-QCWills, Trusts & EstatesStudents will receive instruction on thepreparation and use of wills, trusts, powersof attorney, health care proxies, living willsand other related legal documents. 24 hrs.• Wednesday, 6:10 - 8:10 p.m.October 21 - January 27, 2010$350 • 12 sessions •Theodore Fodera, Esq.PS-208, Section SU11-QCContracts and theUniform Commercial CodePrinciples of contract law, including offer,acceptance, and consideration are covered.It explores the law of contracts and its effecton everyday business transactions, withspecial attention to the Uniform CommercialCode (U.C.C.). 24 hrs.• Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.January 10 - March 7, 2010$350 • 8 sessionsRobert Greenberg, Esq.PS-222, Section TH21-QCJob Search Techniques WorkshopFree for current Queens College ParalegalCertificate students and graduates.• Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.January 14, 2010FREE • 1 session • To reserve a seat,Call 718-997-5709PS-206, Section SA11-QCCriminal LawThis introduction to criminal law, from arrest,arraignment, and motion practice throughtrial and appeal, includes topics of searchand seizure, warrants, grand juryproceedings, pretrial discovery, pretrialmotions, and speedy trial. You will preparemotions, memoranda of law, and otherrelevant documents. 24 hrs.• Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.January 9 - March 6, 2010$350 • 8 sessions • Brian H. Lowy, Esq.PS-210, Section IN11-QCParalegal InternshipThis is special. It supplements coursetraining with practical skills gained on thejob. A limited number of internships areavailable in public agencies and private lawfirms, placement is not guaranteed. Internsare required to work 24 seven-hour days,and they must speak periodically with theinstructor reviewing their work. Grading ispass/fail, and a passing grade depends ona satisfactory evaluation from the employer.The internship program is open only tostudents who have satisfactorily completedall required courses and have a 3.0 average.To apply for an internship, you must submita memorandum of law, a recent résumé,letters of recommendation from twoparalegal instructors, and you must beinterviewed by the instructor beforeregistering. To schedule an interview, call718-997-5709.• Semester begins Tuesday,October 13Sharon Shulman, Esq.$350 • 24 days (168 hours)PS-215, Section TH21-QCReal Property LawIntroduces students to real estatetransactions and principles of law includingcontracts of sale, deeds, leases, landlordand tenant relations, liens, easements, andother encumbrances, supplementary realestate instruments, bonds, and mortgages,title search, insurance closing and recording,cooperatives, condominiums, and homeownership. Gives detailed instruction ondrafting and preparing conveyances andother real property instruments in commonusage. 24 hrs.• Thursday, 6:10 - 8:10 p.m.October 15 - January 21, 2010$350 • 12 sessions • Elena Razis, Esq.PS-239, Section TU21-QCProbate Preparation for EstatesA comprehensive survey of Probate and otherSurrogate’s court forms. Learn how tocomplete forms accurately and evaluate theessential information required to filepaperwork with the court. Each session willaddress many confusing issues and clarifykey points about forms, statutes and filingprocedures. This class is a must to gainpractical and procedural knowledge in trustsand estates practice. 24 hrs.• Tuesday, 8:20 - 10:20 p.m.October 13 - January 5, 2010$350 • 12 sessions • Mark J. ChotkowskiPS-230, Section WE21-QCIntellectual PropertyTake the first step towards becoming anintellectual property paralegal. Learn thebasics of intellectual property law, howcompanies protect their intellectual propertyin the real world, how to file trademarks andcopyrights online, and the effect of intellectualproperty on the Internet. 24 hrs.• Wednesday, 8:20 - 10:20 p.m.October 21 - January 27, 2010$350 • 12 sessions •Mitchell Rothenberg, Esq.PS-234, Section MO21-QCLaw Office TechnologyFor paralegals experienced in the basicsof law office computing, this hands-oncourse focuses on electronically assistedlegal research, specifically; Westlaw andInternet sites. Also included: databasecreation and data entry as they relate tothe production of law office documents,plus an introduction to time and casemanagement software and the law officebilling program PCLaw©. 24 hrs.• Monday, 6:10 - 8:10 p.m.October 19 - January 11, 2010$350 • 12 sessions • TBACONTINUING PROFESSIONALEDUCATION FOR THEPRACTICING PARALEGALPS-312, Section SU11-QCLegal Proofreading SeminarLarge law firms employ individuals whose solefunction is legal proofreading, but smaller firmsdelegate this function to their legal supportstaff who are often not trained to handle suchwork. After learning how to handle solidreads, redlining, blacklining and cumulativeblacklining, as well as more generalproofreading elements such as checkinglegal documents for format, spelling, andstyle, you will be able to handle proofreadingassignments at firms of any size. Double yourchances of working in the legal environmentby learning this invaluable skill. 8 hrs.• Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.November 15$110 • 1 session • Nicolai BorosParalegal StudiesQUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP31