LEGL
101 Introduction to Legal Assisting
The role of the legal assistant,
ethical responsibilities, and legal restrictions are the main focus of
this course. Students will also be introduced to the function of
statutes, case law, administrative regulations and constitutions within
the legal system.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or placement
into ENGL 101
(A, W, SP, SU) 4-0-4 |
LEGL 102 The Legal System
This course explores the federal
and state civil law systems, federal and state criminal law systems, appellate
process and such concepts as jurisdiction and venue.
Prerequisite or concurrent: LEGL
101
(A, W, SP, SU) 2-0-2 |
LEGL
111 Legal Research and Writing I
An introduction to conducting legal
research and the proper methods of preparing briefs, pleadings, and memorandum
of law. Locating, analyzing and checking of case law is emphasized.
Students will learn proper citation methods, and legal writing style, as
well as becoming familiar with the Ohio and Federal Rules of appellate
procedure.
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
(A, W, SP, SU) 3-2-4 |
LEGL 112 Legal Research
and Writing II
A continuation of LEGL 111, developing
advanced research skills with an emphasis on preparing legal documents.
Students will be familiar with primary and secondary sources, computer
assisted reserach and a variety of legal documents. The student will
also participate in a brief writing competition.
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
(A, W, SP, SU) 3-2-4 |
LEGL
201 General Practice
This course will acquaint the student
with a variety of matters that may be encountered in a law practice.
The basic elements of torts and contracts will be covered as well as judgments
and civil collection actions.
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
(A, W) 4-0-4 |
LEGL 205 Litigation Practice
and Procedure I
A study of the Ohio Rules of Civil
Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Federal and States
Rules of Evidence. The basic elements of a tort claim will be discussed
and the initial phases of an action, the complaint pleadings and discovery
and pre-trial phases will be examined.
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
(A, SP, SU) 2-2-3 |
LEGL
226 Administrative Law
Statutory law, case law, and administrative
rules will be utilized to develp an understanding of the role and authority
of administrative agencies. Particular attention will be paid to
social security and workers compensation claims.
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
(A, SP) 3-0-3 |
LEGL 234 Litigation II
Building on the knowledge gained
in Litigation I, students will examine the role of the attorney in the
trial process, case preparation and organization of materials for trial.
Students will prepare a hypothetical case for trial.
Prerequisite: LEGL 205
(W) 2-2-3 |
LEGL
238 Insurance Law
An introduction to insurance law.
The course will include principles of indemnity, interests protected, the
transfer of risk and claims process.
Prerequisite: LEGL 101
(SP, SU) 3-0-3 |
LEGL 240 Professional Malpractice
An examination of the law of malpractice
with an emphasis on malpractice in health professions and an examination
of risk management methods in health care. The course will focus
on informed consent, vicarious liability of health professionals and health
care facilities, negligence, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur,
mandatory arbitration, defenses, and medicolegal ethics.
Prerequisite: LEGL 201
(A, SP) 3-0-3 |
LEGL
251 Computer Assisted Legal Research
A course designed to give the Legal
Assisting student exposure to the ever expanding and utilized area of computer
assisted research, an alternative to traditional, manual legal research.
The student will be required to complete a series of projects within the
different libraries of LEXIS in which the student will become proficient
with the various uses and functions of electronic legal information retrieval.
(A, W, SP, SU) 2-1-2 |
LEGL 266 Liability Issues
in Health Professions
An examination of liability concerns
in health occupations; examination of risk management methods in health
care. The course will focus on informed consent, medical malpractice and
vicarious liability issues.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
(On Demand) 3-0-3 |
LEGL
267 Legal Medical Consult Practicum
The practicum is a cumulative class
in which the student will demonstrate proficiency and competency in the
substantive medicolegal course work completed in an actual employment environment
working in the field, supervised by the sponsor and the instructor.
Taken with permission only.
Prerequisite: LEGL 112 and LEGL
205
Concurrent: LEGL 268 |
LEGL 268 Legal
Medical Consult Practicum Seminar
The practicum seminar in a class
is a class in which the students participating in the practicum and collectively
explore methods and strategies of improving work performance in the practicum.
Taken with permission only.
Prerequisite: LEGL 112 and LEGL
205
Concurrent: LEGL 267 |
