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LEGAL ASSISTING

LGL 110 (3 CR.)

INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND THE LEGAL ASSISTANT

Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal), as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 115 (3 CR.)

REAL ESTATE LAW

Studies law of real property, and gives in-depth survey of more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments, and studies the system of recording and searching public documents. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 117 (3 CR.)

FAMILY LAW

Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Focuses on separation and pre-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 125 (3 CR.)

LEGAL RESEARCH

Provides an understanding of various components of a law library, and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, Shepard's Citations, ALR, and other research tools. Includes overview of computer applications and writing projects. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 126 (3 CR.)

LEGAL WRITING

Requires placement into ENG 111. Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including case and appeal briefs, legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 215 (3 CR.)

TORTS

Studies fundamental principles of the law of torts. May include preparation and use of pleadings and other documents involved in the trial of a civil action. Emphasizes personal injury, products liability, and medical malpractice cases. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 217 (3 CR.)

TRIAL PRACTICE AND THE LAW OF EVIDENCE

Introduces civil and criminal evidence: kinds, degrees, and admissibility of evidence; and methods and techniques of its acquisition. Emphasizes Virginia and federal rules of evidence and procedure. Focuses on elements of a trial and various problems associated with the trial of a civil or criminal case. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 218 (3 CR.)

CRIMINAL LAW

Focuses on major crimes, their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties, and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia and federal law. Gives general principles of applicable constitutional law and criminal procedure. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 225 (3 CR.)

ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE

Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trusts, joint ownership, and insurance. Considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. Focuses on practices involving administration of an estate, including taxes and preparation of forms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 230 (3 CR.)

LEGAL TRANSACTIONS

Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement, and remedies. Includes an overview of Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing sales, commercial paper, and collections. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 235 (3 CR.)

LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

Studies fundamental principles of agency law and the formation of business organizations. Includes sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities. Reviews preparation of the documents necessary for organization and operation of business. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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