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PLGL
Paralegal Courses:
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PLGL 30
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PLGL 31A
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PLGL 31B
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PLGL 33A
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PLGL 33B
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PLGL 35A
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PLGL 35B
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PLGL 36
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PLGL 37
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PLGL 38
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PLGL 39
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PLGL 40
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PLGL 41
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PLGL 42
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PLGL 43
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PLGL 44
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PLGL 45
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PLGL 47A
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PLGL 47B
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PLGL 48
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PLGL 49
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PLGL 50
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The Business Administration department offers these 22 'PLGL - Paralegal' Courses:
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- PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal/Legal
- PLGL 31A - Legal Analysis and Writing
- PLGL 31B - Advanced Legal Analysis and
Writing
- PLGL 33A - Civil Procedure Pretrial
- PLGL 33B - Civil Procedure - Trial and
Post-Trial
- PLGL 35A - Law Office Procedures
- PLGL 35B - Automated Law Office Procedures
- PLGL 36 - Paralegal Internship
- PLGL 37 - Tort Law
- PLGL 38 - Employment and Ethical Issues
in Paralegalism
- PLGL 39 - Contract Law
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- PLGL 40 - Landlord-Tenant
Law
- PLGL 41 - Property Law
- PLGL 42 - Family Law
- PLGL 43 - Wills and Trusts
- PLGL 44 - Bankruptcy Law
- PLGL 45 - Creditor's Rights
- PLGL 47A - Litigation
Procedures
- PLGL 47B - Litigation
Practice
- PLGL 48 - Criminal Law and
Procedures
- PLGL 49 - Evidence Law
- PLGL 50 - Comparative Law
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This course provides the student with the basic knowledge required of paralegals.
An overview of the federal and state legal systems, the relationship of paralegals to
attorneys, an introduction to legal writing and research investigation of claims and legal
ethics.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal/Legal will be able to :
- successfully prepare a case brief.
- successfully prepare a legal memorandum.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course instructs you on the use of a law library for legal research and references,
reading and analyzing codes and statutes, and preparation of case briefs and research
reports.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate)
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Corequisite:
PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal/Legal
(May have been taken previously)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 31A - Legal Analysis and Writing will be able to :
- distinguish between and use the various manual legal research resources.
- brief a moderately complex legal case.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 31B - Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing will be able to:
- prepare a legal memorandum.
- prepare a trial brief.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course provides the analysis of the pretrial procedural steps to litigating a cause of
action. Examines the concepts of jurisdiction, venue, parties to the action,
summons, default judgments, and pleadings.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Corequisite:
PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal/Legal
(May have been taken previously)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 33A - Civil Procedure Pretrial will be able to:
- initiate a civil lawsuit.
- successfully draft an answer to a complaint.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course covers preparing for litigation.
Topics covered include:
- discovery
- preparation of law and motion documents
- remedies
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- summary judgments
- motions to dismiss
- settlements
- arbitration
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Prerequisite:
PLGL 33A - Civil Procedure Pretrial
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 33B - Civil Procedure - Trial and Post-Trial will be able to:
- distinguish among the various discovery tools including depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
- prepare a basic motion.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course examines procedures utilized by a paralegal in a law office.
Includes knowledge of court systems, preparation and filing of legal papers and court
documents, and drafting specialized documents in such areas as estate planning, real
estate, divorce, unlawful detainer, adoption, corporations, conservatorships and
guardianships.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Advisory Prerequisite:
PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal / Legal
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 35A - Law Office Procedure will:
- successfully prepare articles of incorporation.
- successfully prepare a simple will.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 35B - Automated Law Office Procedures will be able to:
- successfully prepare a simple motion.
- successfully prepare a client letter.
- successfully prepare a memorandum of law.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of the internship the paralegal intern will:
- comprehend the nature of a career as a paralegal, including application of paralegal knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, appreciation of proper office decorum and behavior, responsibility for being prompt and punctual, and application of high standards when generating work product.
- be able to prepare a new resume which contains the internship and lists skills developed at the internship. The intern will also write a sample cover letter which emphasizes the internship experience.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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Analysis of the law of torts including intentional torts such as assault, battery,
false imprisonment, defamation, privacy, trespass and nuisance, negligence, and strict
liability. Examination of insurance defense issues.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 37 - Tort Law will be able to:
- list, describe, and apply the four elements of negligence.
- distinguish among strict liability, negligence, and intentional torts.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course covers job search skills including preparation of professional resumes and
cover letters, interviewing techniques, networking, application of these skills in
beginning the search for paralegal employment, and paralegal and attorney ethics.
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(36 hours lecture; Degree appropriate)
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Prerequisite:
PLGL 31A - Legal Analysis and Writing
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PLGL 33A - Civil Procedure Pretrial
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PLGL 35A - Law Office Procedures
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Corequisite:
PLGL 31B - Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing
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PLGL 33B - Trial and Post-Trial
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PLGL 35B - Automated Law Office Procedures
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PLGL 37 - Tort Law
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PLGL 39 - Contract Law
(May have been taken previously)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 38 - Employment and Ethical Issues in Paralegalism will:
- be able to prepare an employment portfolio.
- understand unauthorized practice of law.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course covers laws relating to the formation of contracts. The course
includes study of the statute of frauds, third-party rights, liability for breach of
contract, remedies, discharge, and the Uniform Commercial Code.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 39 - Contract Law will be able to:
- recognize the basic defenses to the formation of a valid contract.
- recognize the essential elements of a valid contract.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course covers Landlord-Tenant Law and creation of legal documentation to represent the
landlord-tenant relationship. Examination of the rights and liabilities of the
landlord and the tenant.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 40 - Landlord - Tenant Law will be able to:
- identify and define what constitutes a habitable residential dwelling as well as understanding the legal ramifications to the parites in a non-habitable tenancy situation.
- draft a residential tenancy agreement.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course examines the law relating to real and personal property.
Analysis of the various forms of ownership of real property; easements, covenants,
conditions, and licenses; constitutional questions; types of real estate deeds; and
land use controls.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 41 - Property Law will be able to:
- successfully identify the differences among different types of property ownership (community property, joint tenancy, and tenancy in common).
- successfully discuss at least four ways to transfer title to real property.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course examines laws relating to marriage, dissolution, nullity, and legal separation.
Includes topics of community property, child custody, child support, spousal support, and
prenuptial/antenuptial agreements.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students completing PLGL 42 - Family Law will be able to comprehend community property concepts and apply to division of assets.
- Students completing PLGL 42 - Family Law will be able to complete a petition for dissolution of marriage.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course examines the legal principles of the laws of wills and trusts, organization and
jurisdiction of the California Probate Courts, estate planning and estate taxes.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students completing PLGL 43 - Wills and Trusts will have agained an understanding of probate administration.
- Students completing PLGL 43 - Wills and Trusts will be able to distinguish between wills and trusts.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course covers the creation, scope, and administrative function of federal
bankruptcy proceedings and arrangements.
Topics include wage earner plans and insolvency proceedings.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 44 - Bankruptcy Law will be able to:
- successfully prepare a bankruptcy petition.
- distinguish between different types of bankruptcy.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course covers the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in
property. Unsecured creditors and their methods of enforcing rights and
obtaining judgments.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 45 - Creditors' Rights will be able to:
- prepare a Notice of Lien.
- preparation a writ of execution and abstract of judgment.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course provides an overview of litigation procedures.
Description of a trial and trial presentations are emphasized. Preparation of
opening statements, direct and cross examinations, and closing statements.
Elements of oral argument are examined. Methods of responding to questioning are analyzed.
Students who repeat this course will improve skills through further instruction and practice.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate)
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(May be taken two times for credit.)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 47A - Litigation Procedures will:
- know the basic, distinct parts of a trial, and which procedures and rules apply to each.
- be able to prepare clear and effective examinations of witnesses, both direct examination and cross examination.
- be able to prepare and present effective opening statements and closing arguments.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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In this course students will present a case and evaluate the effectiveness of their
presentation. Continuous revision of opening arguments, closing arguments,
direct examinations, and cross-examinations. Students who repeat this course
will improve skills through further instruction and practice.
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(27 hours lecture; Degree appropriate)
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(May be taken two times for credit.)
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Corequisite:
PLGL 47A - Litigation Procedures
(May have been taken previously)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 47B - Litigation Practice will:
- be able to locate, evaluate, organize, and synthesize research material from a variety of sources.
- have a basic understanding of the procedural and evidentiary rules used to challenge and/or fend off challenges to the presentation of proffered evidence (i.e., objections and offers of proof).
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course covers the general principles of criminal law and procedure, elements of crimes
against person and property, parties to a crime, defenses to crimes.
Analysis of procedural law relating to arrest, search and seizure, rights to counsel and a
jury, evidentiary issues, sentencing and appeal.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 48 - Criminal Law and Procedures will be able to:
- analyze and synthesize statutory and case law in criminal law and procedure by reading and briefing important statutes and cases.
- apply the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system through a study of a simulated case as it progresses through the system.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course provides an overview of evidence law in civil and criminal cases: principles
of relevance and competence of evidence; hearsay and character evidence rules; evidentiary
privileges; use and authentication of writings. Use of evidence at trial,
burdens of proof and presumptions, constitutional issues.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 49 - Evidence Law will be able to:
- distinguish among some of the basic California rules of evidence.
- apply some of the basic rules of California evidence.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course provides a comparison of the traditions and legal systems of various nations.
Specific legal concepts and principles relating to areas of business, substantive law,
and procedural law are compared to illustrate and distinguish those systems from the U.S.
system. Ethics, language, and management issues are considered with regard to
doing business abroad.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate)
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Advisory Prerequisite:
Eligibility for
ENGL 1A - Freshman Composition
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing PLGL 50 - Comparative Law will be able to:
- evaluate legal systems.
- analyze substantive and procedural differences.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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