Paralegal

University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

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Course Description:

'' The Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies offers a unique mix of legal theory and practical skills applications. One special feature of specific interest in the program is the Paralegal Practicum, which can provide students with real-world experience in research, drafting, ethics, and client interaction.

All of the courses in the certificate program may be applied to the B.S. degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Option. You can now earn the Certificate in Paralegal Studies on campus or online!

Course Descriptions

41.103 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
Familiarizes students with the role of a paralegal in both the public and private sector. Other topics will include principles of jurisprudence and basic legal concepts and terminology.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.370 Real Estate Law
Examines contracts for the sale of real estate, deeds, title examinations, security for real estate transactions, methods and problems of co-ownership, zoning ordinances, brokerage contracts, leases and landlord and tenant rights and liabilities.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.387 Legal Research Methods
Designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of legal research and writing. The student will gain hands-on experience in legal research and in the reporting of such research in case briefs and memoranda. Emphasis will be placed on the case law and statutory law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.390 Litigation
Examines the practices and procedures involved in the litigation process. Topics include: legal research, courts and jurisdictions, evidence and discovery, pleadings, motions, depositions, trials and appeals, and federal rules of procedure.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.363 Corporate and Property Law
Studies the law and its impact on the business world. Partnerships, limited partnerships, and joint ventures are studied at the outset of the course. The main emphasis is on elements of the corporate structure. The last part of the course deals with personal and real property with coverage of wills and trusts. This course is highly recommended for pre-law students, CPA’s, and paralegals.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.367 Environmental Law
Examines the legal and administrative problems of protecting the quality of the human environment. Federal and state legislation on environmental policy is studied. Public interest litigation as a supplement to the enforcement of environmental law is discussed. Places emphasis on the law as a means of protecting the environment.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.376 Family Law
Studies the critical family law issues facing society today. Subject matter examined includes the law of marriage, custody, adoption, divorce, child support, juveniles, right to die, fetal tissue transfer to prolong the life of another, reproduction control, and surrogate parenting. This course is taught from a legal and human values perspective.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.381 Women and the Law
Presents issues that particularly affect women. Topics include: sex discrimination, sexual harassment, marriage, divorce, reproductive control, surrogate motherhood, and custody.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.392 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Encompasses the law of wills, intestacy, trusts, and gifts. Federal and state gift and estate taxes will be examined. Students will learn and practice the tasks and skills needed for estate administration and probate forms, petitions and inventories, and complete federal, state and gift tax returns. This is a hands-on course where students will complete an entire estate administration from will drafting to final inventory.
Prerequisite:
Credits: 3

41.497 The Paralegal Practicum
Assigned fieldwork under the supervision and with the permission of the coordinator. This course is designed to broaden the educational experience of paralegal students by providing exposure to selected legal environments such as corporate legal departments, financial institutions, law firms, real estate departments, banks, and government agencies. This course is intended to provide a correlation of theoretical knowledge with practical experience in an area of particular interest to students.
Prerequisite: P: Minimum of 3 paralegal courses and permission of William Burke, Coordinator, Legal Studies; call 978-934-2765
Credits: 3

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