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LATN 201-Intermediate Latin I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: LATN 102
(formerly LL 201)
Presents Latin grammar through lecture, practice,
review and the reading of ancient authors. Includes
medieval Latin and the Vulgate Roman and Greek
culture appropriate to the readings. Increases English
vocabulary by recognition of English words derived
through Latin.
LATN 202-Intermediate Latin II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: LATN 201
(formerly LL 202)
Reviews Latin grammar. Presents Virgil s Aeneid,
Books I, II, IV and VI. Includes Roman and Greek
culture and mythology appropriate to the readings.
LGST: Legal Studies
LGST 100-Introduction to Law (3)
• Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) OR
(Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100)
(formerly LA 100)
Presents an overview of the legal profession. Provides
detailed introduction to the structure and function of
the American Legal System, law office management,
standard operating procedures and systems. Offers
overview of fundamental areas of substantive and
procedural law, interviewing and investigation,
and research and writing. Infuses ethics and
professionalism. Discusses legal aspects of current
topics to aid students in acquiring an appreciation
of the dynamic role of law in our changing society.
Promotes understanding needed to participate
effectively in our diverse global, national, and local
communities.
LGST 103-Ethics for the Legal Professional (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: LGST 100
(formerly LA 103)
Concentrates on the ethical responsibilities that have
been established by statutes, courts decisions, court
rules, and professional associations affecting legal
assistants/paralegals and lawyers. Includes conflict
of interest, confidentiality, competence, solicitation,
fees and billing, obligations of attorneys to clients,
and protection of client funds. Covers the nature of
supervision in order to avoid unauthorized practice
of law.
LGST 104-Contracts (3)
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 104)
Covers the fundamental principles of contract
law; the manner in which contracts are formed;
the elements of a valid contract; the rights and
obligations of various parties to a contract, as well
as the rights of third parties; and available remedies
when a contract is breached.
LGST 105-Torts (3)
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 105)
Covers the fundamental principles of tort law:
intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability.
Examines causes of action, defenses, and remedies,
Develops skills to investigate and evaluate tort
claims. Introduces tort litigation procedures and
documents.
LGST 106-Technology for the Legal Profession (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: LGST 100
(formerly LA 106)
Prepares students for the increasing levels of
computer literacy demanded by the legal profession.
Covers the basic features of at least one commonly
used word processing program, database program,
spreadsheet program and legal specific programs
for calendaring, timekeeping and billing. Offers
basic features of computer-assisted legal research
and other electronic resources. Incorporates current
technological trends used by the legal profession.
LGST 150-Access to Justice Practicum I (4)
Prerequisite: LGST 103
Offers specialized training to paralegal students
that incorporates practical opportunities working
beside pro bono, self-help center, and limited scope
attorneys to promote access to justice to low- and
moderate-income people in crisis. Includes field
placement preparing students to work respectfully,
professionally, and ethically with attorneys providing
legal services/information using available resources.
LGST 200-Legal Research (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; Prerequisite or Co-requisite:
LGST 100
(formerly LA 200 and LA 110)
Offers working knowledge of techniques of legal
research. Examines various sources of law and types
of research tools. Emphasis on using a law library.
Develops book-based and computer-assisted
research skills. Outlines development of a research
strategy plan to locate and update applicable law.
Analyze cases, statutes, and report findings. Stresses
proper citation form.
LGST 205-Legal Writing (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and (LGST 200 or LA 110)
(formerly LA 205 and LA 120)
Offers working knowledge of techniques of legal
writing in the preparation of a variety of legal
documents such as legal correspondence, briefs,
memoranda, and pleadings. Incorporates analysis
and synthesis of research to draft legal documents.
Emphasizes the importance of proper format and
citation.
LGST 210-Estates and Probate (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 210)
Covers basic legal concepts and fundamental
principles of law as applied to the more common
forms of wills, trusts, and intestacy, as well as
organization and jurisdiction of the probate court.
Examines strategies and tools available for estate
planning. Develops a working knowledge of
resources that reflect the process and procedures
required by law for estate administration. Includes
drafting of a simple will and advanced directive.
Explores course procedures and public records
research. Presents computer applications in estate
law.
LGST 220-Civil Litigation (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 220)
Provides a comprehensive study of civil litigation,
state, and federal court structure and procedure.
Explores components of the litigation process.
Includes drafting pleadings and other documents
associated with litigation. Incorporates use of
technology in the litigation process. Develops skills
to effectively and ethically support the litigation
process. Introduces administrative procedure.
LGST 230-Real Estate (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 230)
Covers basic legal concepts and fundamental
principles of real estate law. Topics include property
rights; types of land ownership/estates; easements;
title and use of real estate; agreements for sale;
financing; conveyancing; title insurance; settlement
procedures; recording and post-closing matters that
deal with residential, commercial, condominiums,
and planned communities; and landlord/tenant
matters. Develops a working knowledge of resources
that reflect the process and procedures required by
law.
LGST 240-Family Law (3)
Prerequisites: LGST 100 and ENGL 101
(formerly LA 240)
Explores the fundamentals and emerging issues
in family law. Topics include marriage, separation,
divorce, alimony, child custody and visitation, child
support, disposition of property and legal rights
of children, adoption, guardianship, and domestic
relations. Explores court procedures, public records
research, and the mediation process. Presents
computer applications in domestic relations practice.
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