Paralegal
PLEG 101 |
Introduction to Law & Legal Practice |
| 2 Credit(s) | Offered Fall Semester |
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This course is an introduction to the American and Idaho legal institutions and processes. It examines the sources of law, the relationships between the federal and state court systems, legal reasoning, ethical standards, and the role of the paralegal. This course is a required course in the Paralegal and Legal Administrative Assistant programs.
Lecture: 2 hours per week |
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PLEG 103 |
Criminal Procedures |
| 2 Credit(s) | Offered Fall Semester |
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This course will introduce students to the process by which the criminally accused is dealt with by the State. The fundamental rights of citizens will be examined in detail, including freedom from unreasonable search and seizures, the right to counsel, and due process. This course is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 2 hours per week |
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PLEG 105 |
Civil Procedures |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered Each Semester |
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Civil procedures is a course designed to teach students the steps necessary to institute and advance a civil lawsuit from the initial client interview through trial. Emphasis is placed on drafting documents instrumental in a civil lawsuit as well as understanding the process. This is a required course in the Paralegal and Legal Administrative Assistant programs.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 125 |
Contracts |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered Spring Semester |
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This course is a study of contract law as found in the Common Law and Article Two of the Uniform Commercial Code. This is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 135 |
Torts |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered Spring Semester |
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This course examines the principles of civil wrongs and liabilities (torts) including causes of action from negligence, industrial injuries, and professional malpractice. The course addresses fault and without-fault actions, strict liability, and intentional torts. Defenses and damages are also explored. This is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 201 |
Legal Ethics |
| 1 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is a survey of ethics as applied to the legal profession. The Code of Professional Responsibility and the Code of Judicial Ethics are used to examine the boundaries of authorized practice, confidentiality, and delegation of authority. This is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 1 hour per week |
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PLEG 205 |
Law Office Management |
| 1 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is an overview of procedures for managing a law office. Emphasis is placed on various structures and their organization, legal fees, timekeeping, billing, and docket control systems. Specific management topics include financial, records, file, and library management. This is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 1 hour per week |
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PLEG 210 |
Legal Research and Writing |
| 4 Credit(s) | Offered Fall Semester |
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This course is an introduction to legal resource materials and methodology. Research skills are developed through law library research and drafting assignments. Emphasis is placed on the use of the legal database and on effective communication of research results through the drafting and preparation of legal documents and instruments. This is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 220 |
Legal Research and Writing II |
| 4 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is a continuation of PLEG 210 with emphasis on the further development of research techniques. Discussion topics include administrative and executive agency research, legislative research, non-legal reference materials, and loose-leaf services. Advanced processes in drafting and preparation of legal documents and instruments are emphasized. This is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 230 |
Evidence |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered Fall Semester |
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This course includes an examination of the statutory and case law regarding judicial methods of proof, the hearsay rule, materiality, presumptions, and relevancy. This is a required course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 240 |
Real Estate and Property Law |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course explores the law of real property including types of real estate transactions and conveyances, forms and procedures, document recording, and title searches. Topics include deeds, contracts, deeds of trust, joint ventures, lease and rental agreements, mortgages, legal descriptions, liens and encumbrances, zoning and covenants, appraisals, titles, and foreclosure. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 245 |
Estate and Probate Practices and Procedures |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is an introduction to the laws, practices, and procedures involving trusts, wills, guardianships, property transfer, and probate. It includes estate and inheritance taxation and estate planning. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 250 |
Family Law |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is a study of the Idaho laws and procedures. Discussion topics include marriage and dissolution of marriage; child custody, visitation, and support; adoptions; domestic violence, and property rights. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 255 |
Administrative Law |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is a review of federal and state administrative laws. Discussion topics include administrative agencies, administrative law procedures, the use of expert witnesses, evidence, constitutional and judicial limits, and judicial review. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 260 |
Criminal Law |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is an exploration of the criminal justice system including the application of Idaho laws. Discussion topics include a study of the definition of a crime; institution of criminal action; defenses to criminal accusation; the court process; negotiated and formal pleadings; constitutional safeguards; and sentencing and probation. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 265 |
Business Organizations |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the formation and operation of business enterprises, focusing on sole proprietorship, general and limited partnerships, limited liability company, and the business corporation. Students will be introduced to the advantages of each form of business enterprise and will learn how to draft various business-related documents. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 270 |
Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is an examination of bankruptcy laws and proceedings. Discussion topics include attachments, collection, executions, garnishment, liquidation, and reorganization. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program.
Lecture: 3 hours per week |
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PLEG 290 |
Paralegal Internship I |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course provides a practical application of paralegal skills in a law office or law-related office. There are approximately nine hours per week of supervised work in the office to add breadth and depth to the student’s paralegal experiences. The course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This is a required course in the Paralegal program. Instructor permission required.
In-Office Work: 9 hours per week |
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PLEG 291 |
Paralegal Internship II |
| 3 Credit(s) | Offered on Demand |
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This course is a continuation of PLEG 290. This course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This is an elective course in the Paralegal program. Instructor permission is required.
In-Office Work: 9 hours per week |
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