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JFK University Catalog 2006-2007 - John F. Kennedy University

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PARALEGAL STUDIES [PLS] COURSESPLS 3001 INTRODUCTION TO LAW/PARALEGAL STUDIES 3This course provides students with an overview of theAmerican legal system and introduces students to variouslegal fields and topics. Legal vocabulary will be emphasized.This course will also provide an overview of the role ofparalegals in a work environment while concentrating on thevarious regulations and ethical guidelines governing the workof paralegals.PLS 3002 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I 3This course provides an introduction to legal research. Itis designed to provide the student with a comprehensiveknowledge of research materials and tools including givingthe student a working knowledge of the use of primary andsecondary sources with emphasis on research strategies.Students will learn how to locate sources of law, the useof proper citation method, how to Shepardize case law,and research codes and statutes. This course will also focusheavily on the use of computer-assisted legal research.PLS 3003 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING II 3This course follows Legal Research and Writing I andintroduces the student to the art of analyzing legal problems,writing clear and concise legal memoranda and briefs. Thiscourse will emphasize the writing component of the paralegalprofession by requiring the student to research various legalproblems and communicate their findings in their properwritten format.PLS 3004 ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 3This course provides an overview of the legal ethics facingparalegals today. This course will extensively cover theethical rules governing paralegals developed by the AmericanBar Association in conjunction with the various local and stateregulations pertaining to the professional work of paralegals.Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of real-life ethicaldilemmas encountered by paralegals in the work-force.PLS 3005 TORT LAW 3This course will introduce the student to the broad area ofcivil tort law including negligence, intentional torts, strictliability, product liability, and nuisance. Privileges anddefenses to various torts will also be introduced. Studentswill acquire the knowledge to define and evaluate tort law tospecific factual situations.PLS 3006 CONTRACT LAW 3This course is designed to introduce the student to the areaof contract law. Contract information will be emphasizedalong with evaluation of contract disputes, discharge ofperformance and resulting damages, and the various remediesavailable for breach of contract.PLS 3007 PROPERTY 3This course will provide an overview of real property law.Students will be introduced to the various causes of actionand defenses surrounding basic real property disputes, alongwith the types of remedies available.PLS 3008 LITIGATION I 3This course is designed to introduce the student to civillitigation in federal and state courts. The rules of civilprocedure will be the focus, with emphasis in the draftingof complaints, answers, and motion practice. Students willbe responsible for the drafting of numerous legal documentsby way of practical exercises. Additionally, this course willprovide students with various interviewing and investigatingskills relevant to paralegal work in a law office setting.Prerequisite: PLS 3002.PLS 3009 LITIGATION II 3This course covers evidence, discovery, trial preparation, trialpractice, appeals, and non-judgment matters. Students willcontinue building expertise in drafting legal documents andwill develop skills in organizing documents and preparing fortrial including the use of technology. Prerequisite: PLS 3008.PLS 3015 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE PLANNING 3This course will introduce the student to the concepts andprinciples of estate planning with emphasis on the drafting ofwills and trusts. Prerequisite: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.PLS 3017 PROBATE AND ESTATES ADMINISTRATION 3This course will provide the student with instructionsnecessary for initiating testate and intestate administrationthrough the filing of a final accounting and distribution ofassets. Emphasis will be placed on California codes governingtestacy and intestacy. Prerequisite: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.PLS 3019 BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITORS’ RIGHTS 3Students will be introduced to bankruptcy law and procedure.Emphasis will be placed on forms utilized in bankruptcycourt under Chapters 7, 13, and 11. In addition, the rights ofcreditors will be explored including garnishments and otherjudicial attachments. Prerequisite: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.PLS 3021 REAL ESTATE LAW 3This course will provide an introduction to real estatelaw including property rights, property, contracts, landownership and sale, recording of deeds, principles of leasingagreements, and other real estate concepts. Emphasis willbe placed on working a real estate file from the draftingof real estate documents from inception through closing.Prerequisite: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.PLS 3023 CRIMINAL PRACTICE 3This course is designed to introduce the student to the areaof criminal law along with the roles and responsibilitiesof paralegals working in the private and public sector ofcriminal law. Criminal procedure is the focus with emphasisplaced on pre-trial investigation techniques, pre- and posttrialcriminal motions, trial preparation, and criminal appeals.Prerequisite: PLS 3001 and PLS 3002.SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 105

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