| Descriptions of Law Courses |
| LGL 1010 INTRODUCTION TO LAW FOR PARALEGALS [3 hours] This course is designed to improve oral and written communication skills through the study of contracts, real property, torts, and criminal law. The course includes the structure and operation of the state and federal court systems, as well as the status and uses of paralegals. (Please note: this course is also offered on line, through distance learning, over the Internet.) |
| LGL 1160 LEGAL RESEARCH, WRITING AND CASE ANALYSIS [3 hours] Designed to provide the students with an understanding of the function of the law library and to develop research techniques and legal analysis and writing skills through use of traditional law library materials, and computerized legal research techniques such as LEXIS and Anderson CD ROM "Law on Disk". |
| LGL 1720 LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT [3 hours] This course exposes students to various management structures within and administration of the law office and other legal environments. Critical thinking will be applied to management theories and applications. (Please note: this course is also offered on line, through distance learning, over the Internet.) |
| LGL 2020 CIVIL PROCEDURE [3 hours] An in depth study of the Rules of Civil Procedure, including application of rules to fact patterns. Students will draft litigation documents including complaint, answer and discovery pleadings. |
| LGL 2110 ESTATE & PROBATE ADMINISTRATION [3 hours] Study of the common forms of wills and trusts and a survey of the fundamental principles of law applicable to each; study of the organization and jurisdiction of the probate court, and analysis of the administration of estates in probate court, and a review of estate and inheritance taxes. |
| LGL 2120 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS [3 hours] The law of real property and common types of real estate transactions and conveyances, such as deeds, land installment contracts, sales contracts, and leases, with emphasis on researching, drafting and recording of documents related thereto. |
| LGL 2130 FAMILY LAW [3 hours] Study of the law and practice of divorce, dissolution and all matters relating to the termination of a marriage. Students will be trained to conduct client interviews, draft pleading and associated courts forms, and calculate support under state mandated guidelines. |
| LGL 2210 PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW [3 hours] This course takes a look at the substantive and procedural aspects of various administrative law agencies such as: social security, unemployment, and worker's compensation. Emphasis is on providing skills to practice in administrative law. |
| LGL 2700 ADVOCACY: MOCK TRIAL [3 hours] An in depth survey of the trial process, exposing students to each step of a trial in a hands on fashion. The course will be taught utilizing traditional lecture, reading, and actual mock trial experience. |
| LGL 3010 LAW OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS [3 hours] Study of business entities: sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Critical analysis of business entities, de facto and de jure entitites. Students will complete articles of incorporation, bylaws and minute books. (Prereq: LGL:1010 & LGL:1720) |
| LGL 3030 ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING [3 hours] Focus on advanced legal writing. Students will be challenged to master computer assisted legal research methods. (Prereq: LGL:1010 & LGL:1160) |
| LGL 3050 BANKRUPTCY PRACTICES & CONSUMER APPLICATIONS [3 hours] An analysis of consumer laws including landlord tenant relationships, consumer sales practices, uniform commercial code transactions, credit card law, garnishment, fair debt collection practices act, and the United States Bankruptcy Code. (Prereq: LGL: 1010 & LGL: 1160) |
| LGL 3330 LITIGATION [3 hours] Focus on evidence and investigation, applying critical thinking skills to actual litigation cases. Analysis of court pleadings for appropriateness and alternative mechanisms. Study of post trial and appellate matters. (Prereq: LGL:1010; LGL:1150 & LGL:2020) |
| LGL 3350 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION [3 hours] Students will overview conflict theory, resolution and its history. Students will focus on skills necessary for alternative dispute resolution: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, summary jury trial, and mini trial. (Prereq: LGL:1010, LGL:1150 & LGL:2020) |
| LGL 4030 CONTRACT LAW [3 hours] Focus on the laws concerning creation and termination of contracts. Students will analyze contractual terms including reliance, capacity, unconscionability, conditions, assignments, third party beneficiaries and the effect of changed circumstances. (Prereq: LGL:1010 & LGL:1160) |
| LGL 4130 CLINIC EXPERIENCE [3 hours] Students will work in a clinical environment, such as: Court Appointed Special Advocates, the UT Center for Mediation and Legal Rights, the Toledo Bar Association's Pro Se Family Law Program. (Prereq: LGL:1010 & LGL:1160 & Instructor Permission) |
| LGL 4940 ADVANCED PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP [3 hours] Field experience for seniors, placement within their specialty. Students meet for 1 hour seminar and work in an assigned law office for approximately 12 hours per week. (Prerequisite: Prior permission of Program Director and attendance at pre-registration seminar) |