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LW 101 - Introduction to Law and Litigation 3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to the paralegal and legal professions as well as to basic areas of the law. Students will explore the ethical responsibilities of paralegals and attorneys, court structure in the United States, and sources of American law. Students will be introduced to contract, tort, criminal, property, estate, and administrative law. Trial procedures for both criminal and civil court will also be explored.
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LW 102 - Introduction to Legal Research 3 Credits
This course will explore the most common sources of legal information and techniques for using them. The students will learn ways to find answers to legal questions in federal statutes, state statutes, state and federal case law, legal encyclopedias, legal digests, rules of court, constitutions, and on-line research databases. Students will also be introduced to reading the law and writing basic legal documents.
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LW 105 - Civil Law 3 Credits
This course will explore the phases of a civil trial from the pre-trial stage, to the actual trial through post trial and appeal. Topics include court structure jurisdiction evidence, motion practice, discovery and alternative dispute resolution. Particular attention will be devoted to Pennsylvania civil procedure in addition to general principles of procedure. The student will gain both a theoretical and practical approach by not only studying rules which govern the civil case but also by drafting pleadings pertinent to such a case.
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LW 200 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
A study of the history and sources of the criminal law. The criminal justice process will be traced from arrest and pre-trial activities through the trial, sentencing and appeal. Included will be an analysis of the substantive elements of specific crimes and available criminal defenses. (This course may be taken as CR 200 ).
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LW 204 - Real Estate Law 3 Credits
A study of the substantive law and terminology of real property with the focus on giving the student an in-depth understanding of the process of conveying real property.
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LW 209 - Domestic Relations 3 Credits
This course will explore the many issues that make up the area of domestic relations law. Topics will include marriage, divorce, custody, support, marital settlement agreements, equitable distribution of property, prenuptial agreements, and protection from abuse proceedings. Some ancillary topics which impact these proceedings may also be addressed. Students will be exposed to practical information concerning pleadings, etc., in addition to the theoretical.
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LW 210 - Probate 3 Credits
This course is a systems approach to probate designed to prepare the paralegal to work effectively with an attorney in the probate of an estate.
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LW 211 - Business Law I 3 Credits
This course will explore various areas of the law which impact the legal and business professional. Topics will include an introduction to the legal system and court structure of the United States as well as an overview of tort and criminal law. Significant attention will be given to the study of contract law. The requirements of valid contract formation as well as elements of breach and remedies will be addressed. The course consists of lecture and small group discussion which focus on application of principles discussed in class to solutions for actual legal cases. (This course may also be taken as BU 211 .)
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LW 212 - Business Law II 3 Credits
This course will explore various areas of the law which impact the legal and business professional. Topics will include the study of law as it relates to the sale of goods, title and risk of loss of goods, performance and breach of sales contracts, negotiable instruments, agency and partnership, labor law, employment law and corporation formation. The Uniform Commercial Code, specifically articles 2 and 3, will be discussed and its application to these topics will be studied. The course consists of lecture and small group discussions which focus on application of principles discussed in class to solutions for actual legal cases. (This course may also be taken as BU 212 .)
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LW 280 - Legal Assistant Internship 3 Credits
This course is an actual off-campus experience in the legal field. Students may serve in an internship site which includes private law offices, government agencies, corporate law departments and judicial offices.
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LW 301 - Pre-Law Seminar 3 Credits
This seminar, taken during the 2nd semester of the third year of study, will focus upon further integration of legal subject matter and the opportunity to develop and enhance logical reasoning skills, written and oral expression. The practical focus will be on developing those skills necessary to compete successfully on the Law School Aptitude Test and to successfully accomplish academic tasks presented during the first year of law school.
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LW 315 - Constitutional Law 3 Credits
An in-depth introduction to the role the Constitution plays in our society today. The core of the course will be the impact of rulings of the United States Supreme Court in Constitutional issues. Prerequisites: PS 203 , Junior standing, or permission of instructor.
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LW 375 - Mock Trial Seminar 1 Credit
This is a hands-on practical course designed to foster the acquisition of proper trial advocacy skills and to better systematize the preparation for completion in the American Mock Trial Association’s regional mock trial competition. Students will learn and prepare all aspects of the case prepared by the American Mock Trial Association which alternates between civil and criminal each year. Examples of topics covered are direct and cross-examination questions, opening statements, proper evidence admission and objection grounds. Students need not be Legal Studies or Pre-Law majors. (may be taken up to 3 times)
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LW 402 - Advanced Legal Research 3 Credits
This course will expand on what students learn in a basic legal research course and provide opportunities for more practice and application of legal research and writing skills. Students will engage in legal research, using book sources as well as Internet and on-line legal research databases, involving many diverse areas of the law, to answer legal questions. The skills of reading and analyzing the meaning of cases, statutes, and other primary and secondary sources of the law will be emphasized. Students will also draft, revise and edit common legal documents including a memorandum and brief. Prerequisite: LW 102 .
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LW 465 - International Law 3 Credits
The basic principles and practices of contemporary international public law are examined under the following broad categories: the nature, history, and sources of international law; the participants within international law; international organizations, including the United Nations; the peaceful and non-peaceful settlement of disputes between state and non-state actors; the law of the sea and international environmental law; international criminal law; and the future of international law. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
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LW 481 - Special Topics in Legal Studies 3 Credits
A study of selected legal topics not emphasized in other law courses. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic.
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