Class Schedule

LEGL 240 INTRODUCTION TO LAW (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100, or equivalent.
Overview of the U.S. legal system. Fundamental principles and topics in civil and criminal law and an introduction to critical legal analysis. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 245 PARALEGAL PROFESSION (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
An overview of the paralegal profession: roles and responsibilities in the modern law office, preparing for a legal career, job skills, and professional ethics. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 247 PARALEGAL PROFESSION II (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Prerequisite: LEGL 245 or equivalent. Recommended: Successful completion of at least 3 of the following core courses in paralegal studies: LEGL 240, 250, 252, 430, and either LEGL 290 or 671.
Capstone course. Provides opportunities for students to integrate paralegal knowledge and skills and complete a portfolio of professional documents. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 290 COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES CLINIC (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 32-36 lecture/48-54 lab. Prerequisite: LEGL 240, or LEGL 245, and/or LEGL 250, or equivalent.
Builds legal skills and knowledge via an innovative combination of classroom instruction and meaningful community service. Under the close supervision of a licensed attorney, paralegal students will work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to address legal problems while serving our community. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 304 CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, LEGL 240 or ADMJ 100, or equivalent; and eligibility for ENGL ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
Historical development and philosophy of criminal law and constitutional provisions. Special emphasis on legal definitions, the classifications of crime and their application to the administration of justice system. Study of case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Also listed as ADMJ 104. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 306 LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, LEGL 240 or ADMJ 100, or equivalent; and eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions and interpreting individual rights and case studies. Also listed as ADMJ 106. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 320 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, LEGL 240 or ADMJ 100, or equivalent; and eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
A course designed for introductory and in-service Administration of Justice and Paralegal students to provide orientation to general and specific aspects of crimes and detection. The course also covers crime scene searches and suspect apprehension. Also listed as ADMJ 120. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 354 CIVIL LITIGATION II (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Prerequisite: LEGL 252, or equivalent. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
Key topics in civil litigation, with a specific focus on discovery, trial, and appeals. Students will learn litigation skills, such as conducting discovery, filing motions, and providing litigation support. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 430 LAW OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 16-18 lecture/48-54 lab. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent; and BCM. 104, or equivalent; and LEGL 245 or equivalent.
Hands-on instruction in technologies designed for use by legal professionals. Special emphasis is given to relevant technological skills for paralegals and legal support staff. Transfer credit: CSU.

LEGL 670 PARALEGAL INTERSHIP (3)
(Pass/No Pass.)
Hours/semester: 225 Work Experience. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
Exploration of legal work through internships at public and private legal organizations. Students will intern a minimum of 225 hours in one semester to complete the course. Student Interns are responsible for securing their own internship. Transfer credit: CSU.