An overview of contract law, and law related to corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

PLA 3504 Real Estate Law . . . . . 3(3,0)

Basic laws relating to the common types of real estate transactions and conveyances; deeds, contracts and leases will be studied with emphasis on how they are constructed.

PLA 3603 Probate and Estate Planning . . . . . 3(3,0)

Concentrated study of probate practices and procedures including the tax aspects of planning and settling an estate, drafting wills and preparing guardianships and trusts.

PLA 3691 Law and Society . . . . . 3(3,0)

Survey of the legal system to facilitate a better understanding of the law, the legal process and the operation of the judicial system.

PLA 3803 Domestic Law . . . . . 3(3,0)

Law of family relations including marriage, divorce, support, adoption and annulment.

PLA 4103 Legal Research and Writing . . . . . 3(3,0)

Introduces the student to the sources, tools and techniques of legal research and writing.

PLA 4111 Advanced Legal Research and Writing . . . . . 3(3,0)

Concentrated use and application of skills learned in PLA 4103 emphasizing writing exercises. Prerequisite: A grade of ̉CÓ or better in PLA 4103. Requires permission.

PLA 4203 Litigation . . . . . 3(3,0)

Common types of law suits and procedures involved in the preparation, litigation and appeal of cases including preparation for and the taking of depositions, preparing interrogatories and answers and summarizing case details for trial. Prerequisite: Three to four of the other core courses.

PLA 4263 Evidence . . . . . 3(3,0)

Rules of evidence, including relevancy, hearsay, competency of witnesses and burdens of proof. The Federal Rules of Evidence will be emphasized.

PLA 4273 Tort Law . . . . . 3(3,0)

In depth study of the fundamental principles of negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, products liability and vicarious liability.

PLA 4303 Criminal Law . . . . . 3(3,0)

Examination of the substantive crimes homicide and other offenses against the person, burglary, arson and offenses against property. The concepts of responsibility, causation and special defenses are also studied.

PLA 4453 Consumer Rights . . . . . 3(3,0)

Current trends, developments, law and remedies as they relate to today's consumer.

PLA 4693 Women and the Law . . . . . 3(3,0)

Examines the traditional role of women and men, historically and in the constitutional context, and the current legal status of women in specific areas such as employment, family law, sports, education and criminal law.

PLA 4763 Law Office Management . . . . . 3(3,0)

Intricacies of law office organization and management.

PLA 4941 Legal Administration Internship . . . . . 1-3(Variable)

An individual field experience. Students must contact advisor one semester prior to the desired period for the internship.

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