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• LAW 2500: Proc and Pract of Criminal Law

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will examine the development of law and an analysis of the criminal system bureaucracy, including punishment, courts and police. This course will instruct the legal studies student to prepare all documents and procedures in a criminal law practice, be it the District Attorney's Office or a private defense office.
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• LAW 3003: Anglo-American Jurisprudence

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  The primary aim of this course is the introduction of mainline American theories of law and jurisprudence from its common law roots to the founding period of this nation. At issue is the evolution of our current legal institutions and principles. How does a body of law and practice become fully ensconced into the dynamism known as America? How does the English system influence the American model? The course looks at legal definitions, legal procedures and processes, common law principles, the role of judge, jury and the tribunal, the pedagogy of legal education, the types of legal professions common to Western democracies as well as the development of ecclesiastical, equitable, civil and criminal systems. Finally, the course examines some of the more influential thinkers in law and jurisprudence at the time of this nation's founding including Locke, Mill and Jefferson.
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• LAW 3100: Legal Resources and Databases

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to teach students to use a law library, perform legal research, analyze legal problems, and write a legal memorandum, draft pleadings and case briefs. Students are taught to locate and use primary, secondary and CALR legal research sources to solve legal problems, including federal and state cases, digests, statutes, regulations, treatises, encyclopedias, law reviews, citators, and practice works. Students are expected to produce a written scholarly work at the courses end.
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• LAW 3200: Litigation and Trial Evidence

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course will teach you the principles of civil litigation in federal and state courts. You will learn causes of action and defenses, and will be introduced to rules of procedure and discovery, along with ethical responsibilities. Pretrial practice, including discovery, pretrial motions and trial preparations, will be covered, together with the basics of a civil trial, post-trial motions and appeals. The principles learned will be applied to practical exercises.
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• LAW 3300: Real Property

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is an introduction to Real Estate Law and covers the processes, procedures, and legal concepts involved in residential and commercial real estate. A solid foundation of real estate law concepts, with a special focus on the oil and gas industry, is provided in this course. The student will learn the essentials of real estate law, including various forms of ownership and tenancy, title search and closing activities, and real estate sale and transfer procedures. Special issues such as leasehold estates, common interest communities and real estate development will also be covered.
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• LAW 3390: Family Law

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides an in-depth study of all of the areas of family law encountered by the paralegal. Topics include divorce, custody, child and spousal support, adoptions, termination of parental rights, and abuse of family members. Students learn both substantive law and procedure and create legal pleadings in family law.
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• LAW 3400: Business Entity Law

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is a survey of the basic principles of corporate law including their creation and operation as well as a review of partnerships and proprietorships as business entities. Student will be required to prepare the documents necessary for incorporation, amendment, by-laws, and the recording of director's meetings and minutes, dissolutions and liquidations. This course will cover the formation, operation, and dissolution of various kinds of business organizations including sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, the law of agency and employment agreements. Employee compensation agreements will also be reviewed.
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• LAW 3430: Wills, Trusts, and Estates

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students examine the administration of the probate estate as well as necessary documentation and filing requirements. Students practice drafting wills, trusts, codicils, and ancillary documents. Tax consequences are examined.
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• LAW 3440: Administrative Law

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students explore the concept and practice of administrative law within the American legal system. Topics include unemployment compensation, workers compensation, and Social Security disability law. Students will learn to present claims before various administrative law bodies.
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• LAW 3450: Environmental Law

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students study environmental law and policy in the United States. Students examine methods used by business entities and environmental organizations (governmental and non-governmental) to achieve legal compliance. Students consider legal remedies to protect the environment.
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