COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: LGLA - Legal Studies/Law
LGLA 1309. CRITICAL THINKING IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION (3-0-3) 22.0302
Critical thinking, logic and planning in the legal profession.
LGLA 1311. INTRODUCTION TO LAW (3-0-3) 22.0302
Legal systems, concepts, procedures and terminology.
LGLA 1313. INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES (3-0-3) 22.0302
This course provides an overview of the paralegal profession including ethical obligations, regulation, professional trends and issues and the paralegal's role in assisting the delivery of legal services.
LGLA 1317. LAW OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (3-0-3) 22.0302
Computer technology and software applications within the law office. Prerequisite: Keyboarding proficiency of 35 wpm on a five-minute timing with at least 95% accuracy.
LGLA 1341. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (3-0-3) 22.0302
Fundamental concepts of administrative law and procedure in governmental agencies at all levels. Emphasizes the paralegal's role in the administrative process. Includes creation of governmental agencies, operation, rulemaking and adjudication. Prerequisite: LGLA 1311. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 1343. BANKRUPTCY (3-0-3) 22.0302
This course provides fundamental concepts of bankruptcy law and procedure with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include individual and business liquidation and reorganization. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 1344. TEXAS CIVIL LITIGATION (3-0-3) 22.0302
Fundamental concepts and procedures of Texas civil litigation with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Prerequisites: LGLA 1313.
LGLA 1351. CONTRACTS (3-0-3) 22.0302
This course presents fundamental concepts of contract law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include formation, performance and enforcement of contracts under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 1353. WILLS, TRUSTS AND PROBATE ADMINISTRATION (3-0-3) 22.0302
Fundamental concepts of the law of wills, trusts and probate administration with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 1355. FAMILY LAW (3-0-3) 22.0302
Fundamental concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include formal and informal marriages, divorce, annulment, marital property and the parent-child relationship. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 1401. LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING (3-3-4) 22.0302
Working knowledge of fundamentals of effective legal research and writing. Topics include law library techniques, computer assisted legal research, briefs and legal memoranda.
LGLA 2266. PRACTICUM - LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL (CAPSTONE) (0-14-2) 22.0302
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313, 1401 and POFL 2401. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2267. PRACTICUM - LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL (CAPSTONE) (0_14-2) 22.0302
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313, 1401 and POFL 2401. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2302. PARALEGAL TRIAL PREPARATION AND PROCEDURES (3-0-3) 22.0302
Methods and techniques used by paralegals to assist trial attorneys. Includes interviewing witnesses, investigating complex fact patterns, researching applicable law and assisting in preparing cases for trial. Prerequisites: LGLA 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2303. TORTS AND PERSONAL INJURY LAW (3-0-3) 22.0302
Fundamental concepts of tort law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include intentional torts, negligence and strict liability. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313, 1346. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2305. INTERVIEWING AND INVESTIGATING (3-0-3) 22.0302
Study of principles, methods and investigative techniques utilized to locate, gather, document and manage information. Emphasis on developing interviewing and investigative skills to prepare the paralegal to communicate effectively while recognizing ethical problems. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2307. LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT (3-0-3) 22.0302
Basic principles and structure of management, administration and substantive systems in the law office. Includes law practice technology as applied to paralegals. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2309. REAL PROPERTY LAW (3-0-3) 22.0302
Fundamental concepts of real property law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include the nature of real property, rights and duties of ownership, land use, voluntary and involuntary conveyances and the recording of and searching for real estate documents. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2311. BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS (3-0-3) 22.0302
Basic concepts of business organizations with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include law of agency, sole proprietorships, forms of partnerships, corporations and other emerging business entities. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2313. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURES (3-0-3) 22.0302
Introduction to the criminal justice system including procedures from arrest to final disposition, principles of federal and state law and the preparation of pleadings and motions. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2331. ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING (3-0-3) 22.0302
Computerized research techniques and preparation of complex legal documents such as briefs, legal office memoranda and citation forms. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313, 1401. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2335. ADVANCED CIVIL LITIGATION (3-0-3) 22.0302
Implementation of advanced civil litigation techniques. Builds upon skills acquired in prior civil litigation courses. Prerequisites: LGLA 1311, 1313, 1344 and 2302. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.
LGLA 2337. MEDIATION (3-0-3) 22.0302
Alternative dispute resolution. Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in mediation. Includes differences between mediation and arbitration, the process of mediation and dispute resolution techniques. Assessment Levels: R2, E2.
LGLA 2433. ADVANCED LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION (3-3-4) 22.0302
Preparation of legal documents by paralegals based on hypothetical situations drawn from various areas including real estate, family law, contracts, litigation and business organizations. Prerequisites: LGLA 1309, 1311, 1313 and current enrollment in or completion of Internship. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M2.