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PARA 2120 Contract Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of contract law
with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Topics will include formation,
performance, and enforcement of contracts under the common law and the
Uniform Commercial Code, breaches of contracts, and available remedies.
There will be an examination of specific contracts and draft documents that are
the subject of frequent litigation. Students will develop legal skills through case
documentation and will examine court proceedings and ethical issues relevant to
contract law.
Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS score of 74 or enrollment in READ 0099,
PARA 1110, or permission of program director.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring semester, every other even year.
PARA 2124 Tort Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of substantive tort
law. Also included in this course is an introduction to the practical skills
necessary for paralegals practicing in the tort law area. Some of the topics
covered in the course are general tort law, negligence, defenses to negligence
actions, intentional torts, injuries to property, liability, strict and absolute liability,
product liability, and medical and legal malpractice.
Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS score of 74 or enrollment in READ 0099,
PARA 1110 or permission of the program director.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring Semester, every other year.
PARA 2130 Bankruptcy Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the laws of bankruptcy and the rights of
creditors and debtors with an emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Topics will
include relevant common and statutory law, bankruptcys, and reorganization
from the perspective of both creditors and debtors. Students will develop legal
skills through case documentation and will examine court procedures and ethical
issues relevant to bankruptcy law.
Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS score of 74 or enrollment in READ 0099,
PARA 1110, or permission of program director.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Fall semester, every other even year.
PARA 2140 Employment Law
(3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of employment and labor law with an emphasis
on the paralegal’s role. Topics will include contract negotiation, contracts of
employment, governmental regulations, discrimination issues, and worker’s
compensation. Students will develop legal skills through case documentation
and will examine court proceedings and ethical issues relevant to employment
and labor law.
Corequisite: Minimum COMPASS reading score of 74 or enrollment in READ
0099, PARA 1110 or permission of program director.
Prerequisite: None.
Offered: Spring semester, every other odd year.
