| 1. LAWS1155E - Criminal Law (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Master the basic principles and procedures of criminal law, including the sources and types of law, due process, the role of the judicial system and its components. Explore the landmark cases that that have influenced the principles and procedures of criminal law. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed. ... This course is part of ... |
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| 2. LAWS1160E - Family Law (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Discover the legal aspects of family law. Areas explored include divorce and annulment, separation, defense, adoption, legitimization, custody, habeas corpus, support, alimony, tax consulting, validity and jurisdiction service. Obtain a review analysis of a separation and custody agreement as well as other documents in divorce proceedings. ACE College ... |
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| 3. LAWS1180E - Bankruptcy Law (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| The Bankruptcy Law course is designed to prepare students to understand bankruptcy and how to operate in law firms dealing with bankruptcy cases. This course provides the building blocks of bankruptcy law by explaining bankruptcy cases from the perspective of the debtor, the trustee, and the creditor. This course also explains how cases are commenced, ... |
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| 4. LAWS1310E - Introduction to Law for Paralegals (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Discover the role of the paralegal or legal assistant. Delve into the American system of law, court systems and court procedures, and gain legal background knowledge. This is the introductory course for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Paralegal Studies. Participants need no prior legal knowledge. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed. ... |
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| 5. LAWS1315E - Legal Ethics/Law Office Systems (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Examine the role and activities of the paralegal in the law office environment. Discuss the professional and ethical conduct of lawyers and non-lawyers, as well as basic management principles of a law office. Specific topics include managing cases, integrity, competence, accounting, timekeeping, billing, automation and time management. ACE College ... |
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| 6. LAWS1322E - Business Law I (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Gain an understanding of legal principles involved in contracts, sales, the Uniform Commercial Code and business torts and crimes. Contracts, sales, warranties are covered. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed. ... This course is part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Accounting and the Certificate of Accomplishment in Paralegal ... |
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| 7. LAWS1345E - Environmental Law (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Examine federal environmental statutes, their implementation by federal agencies and their interpretation in decisions by the Supreme Court and other federal appellate courts. Review statutes that are implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Compensation and Liability Act; Federal Water Pollution ... |
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| 8. LAWS2250E - Real Estate Transactions (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Take the mystery out of the legal aspects of real estate transactions and settlements, property rights and interests. Ideal for paralegals and others seeking a practical working knowledge of real estate laws and procedures, you learn to draft a real estate sales contract and settlement, as well as explore fundamental principles of real estate law. ... |
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| 9. LAWS2252E - Immigration Law I (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Gain the training you need to work within the Immigration and Nationality Act. Explore the provisions on agencies of enforcement, visa eligibility and procedure, grounds for removal, removal procedure, relief from removal, as well as administrative and and judicial review. Review the forms used by the Department of Homeland Security and attend a hearing ... |
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| 10. LAWS2256E - Legal Writing (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Improve your writing effectiveness in the legal setting. Learn techniques for clear and convincing legal writing, and how to summarize case opinions and identify legal issues. Gain skill in preparing accurate, concise and logical arguments and memoranda. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed. ... This course is a part of the Certificate ... |
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| 11. LAWS2325E - Business Law II (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Build upon knowledge gained in Business I and develop an understanding of legal principles involved in personnel and real property law and the law of agency, corporations and partnerships. Analyze the legal relationship between business and society, including the roles of corporate stock and stockholders. Study rules of law in terms of why they were ... |
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| 12. LAWS2345E - Civil Litigation for Paralegals (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Familiarize yourself with the important process of civil litigation. Topics include procedural, evidentiary and substantive rules which govern a lawsuit. Acquire skills on investigation of a client's case, preparation of pleadings and pretrial motions, preparation for trial, post-trial proceedings and settlement documents. Learn the legalities ... |
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| 13. LAWS2352E - Immigration Law II (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Delve deeper into visa, asylum and removal procedures. Explore recent Congressional changes in immigration law and local reactions to the number of undocumented aliens. As in Immigration Law I, you have the opportunity to attend an immigration hearing in Falls Church, VA. With the coming of the new administration in January 2009, this topic takes on ... |
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| 14. LAWS3315E - Negotiations and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Explore negotiation processes as an alternative to litigation as a means to resolving legal disputes. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom and typically includes arbitration, mediation, early neutral evaluation and conciliation. Explore and practice negotiation processes. Learn how ADR ... |
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| 15. LAWS3330E - Administrative Law and Procedure (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Learn the principles and practices of administrative law in the federal field, concentrating on provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act dealing with formal and informal rulemaking and adjudication; notice, hearing, evidence, findings, and control by the courts; and pertinent and applicable principles of constitutional law. <br ... |
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| 16. LAWS5551E - Legal Research I (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Learn the skills needed to review and analyze legal materials used in researching statutory and judicial publications. Examine the utility, contents and currency of these publications for the paralegal. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed. ... This course is a part of the Certificate of Accomplishment in Paralegal Studies.Additional ... |
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| 17. LAWS5552E - Legal Research II (Classroom-Evening/Weekend) |
| Extend your review and analytical skills developed in Legal Research I. Learn to research materials to assist attorneys in general or government practice. Gain practice in applying rules for statutory interpretation, compiling legislative histories, preparing office briefs, checking cites and weighing authorities. Includes an overview of computer-assisted ... |
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