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PAR206 (3 Credits)
Overview of business law for the paralegal. Includes a review of basic contract formation and enforcement, fundamental law concepts, ethics, and social responsibility. Also includes topics such as white collar and corporate crime, consumer protection, employment laws, international commerce, and intellectual property. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR208 (3 Credits)
Introduction to tort law and the responsibilities of the paralegal. Includes elements of types of various types of torts, negligence, and defenses in addition to classification of and legal issues pertaining to damages. Also covers insurance and its application to tort law as well as procedures for records evaluation and calculation of net settlements. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR224 (3 Credits)
Technology resources and procedures for the law office. Includes types of hardware and software in addition to office security. Also covers paperless office and electronic research procedures as well as use of trial presentation software. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR104 or Corequisites: PAR104.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR230 (3 Credits)
Paralegal responsibilities in the area of family law. Includes procedures for the initial client interview as well as drafting of applicable documents in dissolution, post-decree, and custody proceedings. Also covers discovery tools and procedures in addition to methods for valuation and division of assets. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR232 (3 Credits)
Paralegal responsibilities in the area of bankruptcy law. Emphasis on chapters 7, 11, and 13 of the bankruptcy code of Title 11 of the United States Code. Also covers bankruptcy documentation, automatic stay, dischargeable and non-dischargeable debts, and bankruptcy case dismissals, conversions, and transfers. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR233 (3 Credits)
Paralegal responsibilities in the area of real estate law. Covers real estate transactions and agreements of sale as well as title and deed procedures. Also includes procedures for completing title abstractions and legal documentation pertinent to arbitration and foreclosure. The role of the paralegal in completing real estate client interviews also covered. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR114, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR234 (3 Credits)
Paralegal responsibilities in the area of administrative law. Overview of types and sources of administrative law. Includes accountability, agency discretion and due process in addition to delegation and rule-making. Also covers agency investigations and adjudication procedures. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR236 (3 Credits)
Paralegal responsibilities in the area of estate law and elder law. Includes estate planning and administration. Covers procedures for preparing wills and trusts in addition to handling probate issues and elder long-term care. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR238 (3 Credits)
Overview of role and key responsibilities of a paralegal working with immigration law cases. Includes immigration laws and essentials of federal regulations. Covers process and procedures for citizenship and naturalization including, establishing temporary and permanent legal citizenship and types of visas. Also includes process for application and appeals. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11
PAR239 (3 Credits)
Overview of role and key responsibilities of a legal investigator. Covers the process for conducting an interview including discovery methods and research techniques. Also covers procedures for documenting and writing accurate statements and preparing legal evidence and exhibits for trial. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.
- Term
- Spring 2027
- Weeks
- 8
- Delivery
- Online
- Designations
- None
- Next Start
- 1/11