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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PAR260 (1 Credit)

Overview of the essential skills necessary for the paralegal student in the internship environment. Covers essential skills, self-evaluation and resources available to the paralegal. 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 PAR114.

PAR101 (3 Credits)

Comprehensive introduction into the legal profession with a focus on the paralegal's role. Introduction into legal terminology, basic legal principles, and the parties involved in the legal system. Prerequisites: None.

PAR102 (3 Credits)

Introduction into legal research, analysis and writing. Covers legal research binding, persuasive authority, and use of legal citation. Includes components and use of case law and briefs in addition to use of secondary sources and digests. Also covers electronic legal research and research plans. 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 (ENG101 or ENG107) and (BPC110 or CIS105) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment), or permission of Program Director.