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LA260 Legal Career Workshop for Paralegals. In this course, the student focuses on resume building and writing a successful cover letter. The course also focuses on drafting a reference page.
This course is designed to teach the fundamental nature, extent, and degree of criminal acts and omissions. It defines both the mental states and physical acts needed to warrant punishment. Topics include attempt, conspiracy, sentencing, and accomplice liability.
We created Campus Academy to help equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful student at Campus! You have until Friday, July 4, 2025 to review all 4 modules and complete each quiz associated with each module. This is a fully asynchronous course that can be completed at your own speed.
We created Campus Academy to help equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful student at Campus! You have until Sunday, April 7, 2025 to review all 4 modules and complete each quiz associated with each module. This is a fully asynchronous course that can be completed at your own speed.
This course is designed to help the student learn the concepts of motions, Law & Motion, tentative rulings, and calendaring, Clarity, logical organization, precision, and conciseness are developed through lectures, class participation, practice materials, and writing assignments. The student learns how to assemble a motion packet and calendar procedures.
This course prepares the student to work in a law office through instruction in legal terminology, law office procedures, and the preparation of legal documents. The student creates documents on pleading paper using MS Word and Judicial Council forms. (Prerequisites: Keyboarding speed 25 WPM, Grade of “C-” or better in DA123. Prereq. for L110B: L110A grade of C* or better.)
This course prepares the student to work in a law office through instruction in legal terminology, law office procedures, and the preparation of legal documents. The student creates documents on pleading paper using MS Word and Judicial Council forms. (Prerequisites: Keyboarding speed 25 WPM, Grade of “C-” or better in DA123. Prereq. for L110B: L110A grade of C* or better.)
This course prepares the student to work in a law office through instruction in legal terminology, law office procedures, and the preparation of legal documents. The student creates documents on pleading paper using MS Word and Judicial Council forms. (Preferred Keyboarding speed 25 WPM, Prereq. for L110B: L110A grade of C- or better.)
This course is designed to teach legal support students about Discovery within the California Courts' system. Using chapter five, we explore the methods and procedures involved with Civil Discovery.
This course is designed to teach legal support students about Discovery within the California Courts' system. Using chapter five, we explore the methods and procedures involved with Civil Discovery.
This course is designed to help the student learn the concepts of motions, Law & Motion, tentative rulings, and calendaring, Clarity, logical organization, precision, and conciseness are developed through lectures, class participation, practice materials, and writing assignments. The student learns how to assemble a motion packet and calendar procedures.
This course is designed to help the student learn legal analysis and writing skills. Clarity, logical organization, precision, and conciseness are developed through lectures, class participation, practice materials, and writing assignments. The student learns how to read and analyze legal cases and materials. The process of legal writing, including planning, organization, and structure, is covered. The student composes interoffice memorandum and other applicable legal documents.
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the role of the paralegal in private law firms, corporations, government offices, and nonprofit organizations. Topics include billing, the Fair Labor Standards Act exemptions, regulation of the profession, and voluntary testing. The student has an opportunity to meet practicing paralegals who represent a wide spectrum of the local legal community.
The student will also study the American Bar Association (ABA) code of ethics, the California Rules of Professional Conduct, the National Association of Legal Assistants guidelines, and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations guidelines. Emphasis is placed on defining the unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, fee arrangements, and professional responsibilities of the legal profession in general, particularly as they relate to paralegals.
This course is designed to offer an in-depth view of the civil litigation process from both the California and federal viewpoints. The class focuses on the role of the paralegal in civil litigation, the observance of the civil procedure process, the evidentiary requirements, and the practical application for paralegal participation in the case process through post-trial procedures.
This course is designed to offer an in-depth view of the civil litigation process from both the California and federal viewpoints. The class focuses on the role of the paralegal in civil litigation, the observance of the civil procedure process, the evidentiary requirements, and the practical application for paralegal participation in the case process through post-trial procedures.
This course introduces the student to estate planning and the ways in which property can be held and transferred. The course includes drafting of wills, durable powers of attorney, and community property agreements. The student gains knowledge of probate and summary probate procedures and is exposed to the tax considerations in estate planning and estate administration.
This course introduces the student to estate planning and the ways in which property can be held and transferred. The course includes drafting of wills, durable powers of attorney, and community property agreements. The student gains knowledge of probate and summary probate procedures and is exposed to the tax considerations in estate planning and estate administration.
This course incorporates a comprehensive presentation of substantive tort law designed for the paralegal student with a study of typical procedural components in personal injury cases. These areas are explored from the perspective of actual and hypothetical cases, emphasizing the paralegal’s participation from initial investigation through trial preparation and settlement.
This course is designed to familiarize the student with proceedings brought under the applicable Family Law Statutes. The pleadings and issues commonly raised in actions for the dissolution of marriage are covered in a problem-solving format. The student also learns the basic legal theories involved in dissolution of marriage actions.
This course introduces the student to the knowledge and skills necessary to use various technologies associated with the legal environment effectively. Topics such as the use of e-Discovery, privilege, electronic courtroom, case management software, Internet resources and search logic, billing and time use software, and electronic medium are addressed.
This course introduces the student to the knowledge and skills necessary to use various technologies associated with the legal environment effectively. Topics such as the use of e-Discovery, privilege, electronic courtroom, case management software, Internet resources and search logic, billing and time use software, and electronic medium are addressed.
This course is designed to offer an in-depth view of the civil litigation process from both the California and federal viewpoints. The class focuses on the role of the paralegal in civil litigation, the observance of the civil procedure process, the evidentiary requirements, and the practical application for paralegal participation in the case process through post-trial procedures.
LA260 Legal Career Workshop for Paralegals. In this course, the student focuses on resume building and writing a successful cover letter. The course also focuses on drafting a reference page.
This course provides a general understanding of the essential principles of contract law, the manner in which contracts are formed, and the elements that must be present for a contract to be valid and enforceable. The student learns the rights and obligations of the parties involved and remedies that are available when contracts are breached.
This course provides a general understanding of the essential principles of contract law, the manner in which contracts are formed, and the elements that must be present for a contract to be valid and enforceable. The student learns the rights and obligations of the parties involved and remedies that are available when contracts are breached.
The course will cover major aspects of Administrative Law with an emphasis on the basic area, concerns of administrative law, and the structure of administrative agencies. Other topics include: Agency discretion, rules and regulations, investigations, informal, formal proceedings, and judicial review. Students will also learn about the various administrative law positions for paralegals in the private sector and with the government.