Comprehensive Paralegal Program
Contact Hours: 144 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Paralegals can assist lawyers in the delivery of many basic services. A paralegal`s general knowledge about the American Legal System and specific knowledge about civil and criminal law can enhance a paralegal`s value in the workplace. This six course bundle of courses will set you up on the right career track. Instructor interaction and 24/7 access to on-line testing materials.
See Individual Courses 2802-A,2802-B,2802-C,2802-D,2802-E and 2802-F.
See Individual Courses 2802-A,2802-B,2802-C,2802-D,2802-E and 2802-F.
Introduction to Law
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Legal systems exist to serve the interests of the citizenry. Laws under such systems can deal with the public and private safety and health of citizenry, the means to resolve problems among parties, certain ownership interests which the law recognizes and protects, and the legal systems of different nations.
For this Basic Completion course, students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. Students may query the instructor via e-mail and voice, regarding lessons, readings and interpretation of the materials.
This course is based on an independent study model that allows the student to work through the program in a self-directed manner. Questions and return email communication can be engaged in for clarification and guidance when necessary.
After completing this course students will have:
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 12 chapters of material). Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.
Contract Law
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
By creating rules about what constitutes contracts (basic contract law), society describes those agreements that help a society to conduct business. Specialized rules apply to sales and lease contracts.
For this basic completion course, students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. Students may query the instructor via e-mail and voice, regarding lessons, readings and interpretation of the materials.
NOTE: The class is asynchronous. You can begin when you are ready and end upon your completion of the book.
Upon completion of this course, students will:
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 15 chapters of material). Students may query the instructor up to three times, via e-mail, regarding course content. Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.
Week 1
(Students using the 8th Edition need to go to the course site for reading assignments)
- Nature and Terminology (Chapter 9); QUIZ
- Agreement (Chapter 10); QUIZ
- Consideration (Chapter 11); QUIZ
Week 2
- Capacity and Legality (Chapter 12); QUIZ
- Genuineness of Assent (Chapter 13); QUIZ
Week 3
- The Statute of Frauds (Chapter 14); QUIZ
- Third Party Rights (Chapter 15); QUIZ
Week 4
- Performance and Discharge (Chapter 16): QUIZ
- Breach of Contract and Remedies (Chapter 17); QUIZ
- E-Contracts (Chapter 18); Quiz
Week 5
- The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts (Chapter 19); QUIZ
- Title, Risk, and Insurable Interest (Chapter 20): QUIZ
Week 6
- Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts (Chapter 21); Quiz
- Remedies for Breach of Sales and Leases Contracts (Chapter 22); QUIZ
- Sales and Lease Warranties (Chapter 23); QUIZ
Business Organizations and the Law
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
By allowing for the creation of different kinds of business organizations, society ensures that different kinds of businesses can exist to meet the different demands of the marketplace. These business organizations may appoint individuals to act on their behalf. They also must abide by certain minimal standards regarding working conditions.
For this Basic Completion course, students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. Students may query the instructor via e-mail and voice, regarding lessons, readings and interpretation of the materials.
This course is based on an independent study model that allows the student to work through the program in a self-directed manner. Questions and return email communication can be engaged in for clarification and guidance when necessary.
After completing this course, students will have:
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 11 Chapters). Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Property, Regulation and Commercial Paper
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
To allow for the more orderly transfer of legal interests, societies have created laws that describe the different types of interests and how to transfer such interests.
This course focuses on property interests, the impact of government regulations and how to create and use negotiable instruments.
For this Basic Completion course, students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. Students may query the instructor via e-mail and voice, regarding lessons, readings and interpretation of the materials.
This course is based on an independent study model that allows the student to work through the program in a self-directed manner. Questions and return email communication can be engaged in for clarification and guidance when necessary.
After having completed this course, students will have:
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 9 chapters of material); Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.
PROPERTY
Ethics and the Law
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
Attorneys and paralegals need to engage in ethical behavior, because of the duties they owe to their clients and to the legal system. They have access to clients` information or property or to information disclosed with an expectation of confidentiality. Therefore, attorneys and paralegals need to appreciate the degree to which they have a duty to act so as best to serve a client`s interests and to advance the interests of justice.
For this Basic Completion course,students will contact the instructor who will guide them on all course procedures. Students may query the instructor via e-mail and voice, regarding lessons, readings and interpretation of the materials.
This course is based on an independent study model that allows the student to work through the program in a self-directed manner. Questions and return email communication can be engaged in for clarification and guidance when necessary.
After having completed this course, students will have:
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 10 chapters of material). Completion of each chapter is based on achieving a score of 70% or more on tests provided.
Legal Research and Writing
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
After completing this course, the student is expected to have acquired the basic skills necessary for writing legal documents. The course is designed to give the student exposure to writing briefs, pleadings, (including motions, complaints, answers, appeals, etc.) and even some basic legal correspondence. The Student should acquire an understanding of the skills and duties of a paralegal in an active law office setting, and basic skills of a beginning law student.
This course is based on an independent study model that allows the student to work through the program in a self-directed manner. Questions and return email communication can be engaged in for clarification and guidance when necessary.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
This course is comprised of self study, occasional email discussions with the professor, written assignments, submissions, and exams. Students are encouraged to contribute to the discussions with their own knowledge and experiences. Reinforcement of learning is accomplished through course and/or chapter objectives and quizzes for each lesson. Written assignments provide students with the opportunity to sharpen their analytical and writing skills. Direct communication occurs between students and instructor through the classroom setting, e-mail, message board, chat rooms, or phone. Attendance at the live chat is not mandatory, but it has been found to be enjoyable by the students and a great way to interact with the professor and classmates.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
Exams and projects are graded on a scale of 100 with 73 or above being satisfactory or at the 2.0 GPA level. An academic average of 63% is required in order to receive credit for the course. Students are encouraged to be in class weekly and class participation is weighted in the final grade computation. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the material covered if lessons are missed and to see that all missed lessons are made up in compliance with the College guidelines. Make-up work undertaken to complete a course after the course has ended may sometimes satisfy grading criteria. A total of 100 points is available for this course, as follows:
Course Grading
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:
Students will complete open-book multiple choice exams on each chapter of material in the course (where the course consists of 18 chapters of material). Students may query the instructor up to three times, via e-mail, regarding course content.
Additional textbook required.Concise Guide To Legal Research and Writing, Deborah E. Bouchoux, ISBN 978-0-7355-9198-1 Wolters Kluwer Law and Business, Aspen Publishers