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Legal Studies

PAR 1101 Introduction to Legal Studies

The paralegal's role in the legal system is introduced. The function of case law, statutes, administrative regulations, constitutions and court rules are explored.
3 Credit Hours

PAR 1102 Legal Technology

This course develops students' skills in introduction to the technology used in law firm environments.
1 Credit Hour

PAR 1103 Litigation

Introduction to the civil system, courts, torts and civil pleadings. The student will develop skills in drafting basic pleadings. Note: This course must be taken concurrently with PAR 1101 and PAR 1102.
3 Credit Hours

PAR 1201 Legal Research & Writing

This course develops student skills in researching Ohio's legal resources, writing legal memos and letters and using the Ohio Manual of Citations. Note: This may be taken concurrently with PAR 1103.
3 Credit Hours

PAR 1202 Advanced Legal Technology

This course develops students' skills in use of software in a legal environment, including spreadsheets, databases, data backup media, group calendaring and research on the Internet.
1 Credit Hour

PAR 1203 Advanced Litigation

The paralegal's role in the litigation process, from pleadings through discovery and trial. This course develops student paralegal skills in drafting pleadings, use of discovery tools and litigation software.
3 Credit Hours

PAR 2297 Special Topics

Varied content offering of special interest to the discipline but not covered within existing courses; may be scheduled in a classroom/seminar setting or in nontraditional format.
0.5 - 9 Credit Hours

PAR 2301 Advanced Legal Research & Writing

Develops skills introduced in Legal Research & Writing. This course covers research in federal and national legal resources, writing trial briefs, writing research memoranda and letters and using a citations manual.
3 Credit Hours

PAR 2302 Family Law

This course develops student paralegal skills in preparation of documents in a domestic relations practice, including pleadings and forms.
3 Credit Hours

PAR 2303 Probate Law

Summary and full administration of probate estates, adoptions, guardianships, name changes and minor settlements.
3 Credit Hours

PAR 2401 Legal Studies Internship

Application of skills in a legal environment. Professionalism, resumes and interviewing skills. One classroom, seven practicum hours per week.
2 Credit Hours

PAR 2504 Bankruptcy Law

This course develops student paralegal skills in bankruptcy data collection, preparation of bankruptcy schedules, and online filing of bankruptcy cases. This course develops student paralegal skills in bankruptcy data collection, preparation of bankruptcy schedules and online filing of bankruptcy cases.
2 Credit Hours

PAR 2507 Legal Interviewing Skills

This course develops student paralegal skills in client and witness interviews, including using interpersonal skills and identifying ethical concerns.
1 Credit Hour

PAR 2511 Online Legal Research

Advanced use of computer-assisted research to find federal and state statutory and case law. Analysis of law. Students use LEXIS-NEXIS, and free legal resources.
1 Credit Hour