(3 credits)  LEG 129 - Role of the Paralegal
Study of the relationship among paralegals, attorneys, and clients particularly as it relates to law office economics, legal ethics, and confidentiality. Stages in a civil lawsuit and a criminal prosecution are examined; legal interviewing, investigation, and an orientation to legal research are stressed. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  LEG 130 - Civil Litigation I
Study of the law of torts designed to acquaint the paralegal with the various forms of tort actions encountered in the law office. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  LEG 132 - Civil Litigation II
Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a minimum C grade
Overview of the litigation process covering the pleadings of cases from initial complaint through ultimate judgment, with emphasis on tasks performed by paralegals. Addresses medical terminology and rules of evidence. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  LEG 133 - Legal Research and Writing
Prerequisite: ENG 101
Study of basic skills often required in the general practice of law. Utilizing computer-assisted legal research, includes an introduction to several common kinds of legal writing with an emphasis on that which the paralegal encounters on a day-to-day basis in a law office. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  LEG 143 - Family Law
Survey of procedures and pleadings in domestic relations including the preparation of divorce complaints, answers, counterclaims, motions, disclosure statements, and property settlement agreements. Includes issues of custody, visitation rights, child support and maintenance, adoptions and name changes. [Spring offering] 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  LEG 208 - Wills and Probate
Survey of basic wills and basic probate practice, including interviewing for and preparation of a will, procedures involved in probate, New Jersey state inheritance tax, and federal estate tax. [Fall offering] 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  LEG 232 - Civil Litigation III
Prerequisite: LEG 132 with a minimum C grade
Advanced litigation course stressing the preparation of a wide range of pleadings involved in a civil lawsuit. One-third of class time involves extensive practical litigation exercises and applications in a lab setting. 2 lecture / 2 laboratory hours

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(3 credits)  LEG 255 - Legal Ethics
Prerequisite: LEG 129
A legal technology enhanced capstone course with a focus on advanced legal research and writing. Covers legal ethics rules on professionalism, UPL, confidentiality, client funds, solicitation of cases, competence, and case conflicts. Applying CIRAC/IRAC analysis principles, students research the law and Model Rules and prepare an analysis of legal ethics issues. 3 lecture hours

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(1 credit)  LEG 256 - Career Development for Law and Justice Professionals
Students prepare essential documents for the job market correlating to their major (Criminal Justice A.S. degree or Paralegal Studies A.A.S.) including resumes, cover letters, and professional emails. Students learn networking skills, job search strategies, and interviewing techniques. 1 lecture hour

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(3 credits)  LEG 257 - Law Office Management and Technology
Prerequisite: LEG 129
Focus on the role of the law office manager and their ethical, administrative, and practical responsibilities. Exploration of various applications for legal technology in the law office. 3 lecture hours

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