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LAW/PARALEGAL
Fundamentals of Law I LAW 101 3.00
Prerequisite: None
(Legal Specialty course) Relationship and delineation of the function and responsibility of the legal assistant, the attorney and the client;
survey of substantive areas of the law; structure of the legal system; basic legal terminology; ethics and liability of the legal profession.
Special Topics Legal Assistant LAW 198 0.50 - 6.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101.
Various short courses and experimental classes covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits
depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits. This course may not
transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Real Property LAW 203 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) Discussion of real property law, including landlord/tenant law, deeds of trust and foreclosures. The course will
also cover the practical application of practice in these areas.
Torts LAW 204 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) An overview of tort law. Concepts to be discussed include intentional torts, strict liability, negligence, proximate
cause, re ipsa loquitur, comparative responsibility, premises liability, product liability, professional negligence and worker's compensation.
Contracts LAW 205 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) A survey of contract law. Discussion of the essential elements of contracts, with special emphasis placed on the
practical analysis of contracts. Discussion on the filing of a complaint for breach of contract. Also, discussion of debtor/creditor rights.
Case Analysis LAW 206 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better.
(Legal Specialty course) This course is designed to take students through cases systematically, enabling them to identify the procedural
history, critical facts, legal issues, court holdings, rationale and dicta. The student will also be able to assimilate these components into a
brief or memo. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of
Higher Education (NSHE).
Procedure - Civil LAW 231 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) Emphasis on jurisdiction of the court system in Nevada. Discussion of complaints, summons, answers,
supplemental pleadings. Will also cover pretrial tactics, motions, exceptions, venue, discovery, depositions and summary judgments.
Procedure - Criminal LAW 232 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) An overview of the procedure involved in criminal cases. Includes a discussion of complaints, indictments, writs
of habeas corpus, trial motions and post-conviction remedies.
Business Structures LAW 233 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) A survey of corporate, partnership and agency law. Discussion of some types of employment law. The drafting of
corporate and partnership agreements will also be covered.
Bankruptcy LAW 251 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) This course will provide a basic knowledge of bankruptcy law, with emphasis on understanding the schedules,
preparing proofs of claims and motion practice within the bankruptcy court.
Family Law LAW 252 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) Covers the law related to family issues. Includes a discussion of rights and obligations of parties to each other and
their offspring. Divorce, custody and support, spousal agreements, termination of parental rights, adoptions and collection of child support
are all discussed.
Probate Procedures LAW 255 3.00
Prerequisite: LAW 101 with a grade of "B" or better, 206, 259 and 261. This course can be taken concurrently with LAW 259.
(Legal Specialty course) Law related to estate planning issues. Includes procedure to distribute a person's estate upon one's death; creation
and administration of a trust and procedure to appoint another to act on one's behalf. Also includes a discussion of health care documents
and related elderly care issues.
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* This course might not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE). If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, check with the institution where you intend to transfer to learn whether this course will count
toward the degree you intend to seek.