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It is expected that students will spend 2 to 3 hours, minimally, outside of the classroom/laboratory performing course related work such as readings, research, homework assignments, practica, studio work, and other academic work for every hour of instruction spent in the classroom/laboratory.
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This introductory course explores the role of the paralegal on the legal team, including career opportunities and ethical concerns. Students will learn about sources of law and basic legal concepts and methodologies.
(3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
Prerequisite: ENGL 1110 (can be taken concurrently) or ENGL 1111 (can be taken concurrently), PARL 1100 (can be taken concurrently); or permission of instructor.
This course introduces students to case-law based research in print form and electronically with a focus on WestlawNext. It emphasizes validation techniques and citation formatting using Ohio's Writing Manual. Students will prepare case briefs, statements of facts and procedure, legal correspondence, and interoffice memoranda. (3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry] ADDITIONAL FEES: $22.00
Prerequisite: PARL 1100 (can be taken concurrently).
This course surveys Ohio and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Students will prepare pleadings and motions based on the Civil Rules and practice methods for assisting the litigation attorney in the office and courtroom.
(3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
In this specialized course, students will explore the variety of data networks and public records available to lawyers and paralegals engaged in the fact gathering process. Using electronic and print research methods, students will work to identify and locate bad debtors, lost account owners, insurance beneficiaries, and missing persons. The course emphasizes the rights and privileges pursuant to privacy law of individuals targeted for investigation. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
Prerequisite: PARL 1100, PARL 1200, PARL 1500, PARL 2050 (can be taken concurrently), minimum 2.0 overall GPA, minimum 2.25 GPA in paralegal courses.
Students will work for 100 hours within a law office or corporate or government based legal setting. Classroom work provides students with an overview of the procedural and ethical issues faced by a paralegal on the job.
(9 contact hours: 1.5 lecture, 7.5 lab) [Catalog Entry]
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