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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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LGLA-1301-001 Legal Research and Writing
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301, POFI 2301, LGLA 1307 and BCIS 1305 or department chair consent
This course provides a working knowledge of fundamentals of effective legal research and writing. Topics include law library techniques, computer assisted legal research, briefs and legal memoranda.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals, 7th Edition, David L. Buchbinder, Aspen Publishers
ISBN# 0735569746
See attachment
The student will define and properly use terminology related to bankruptcy law; locate describe, and analyze sources of law relating to bankruptcy; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in bankruptcy law; and draft documents commonly used in bankruptcy law.
After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Paralegal Studies program:
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
CLASS PARTICIPATION: To receive an “A” for class participation you must attend regularly, complete all assignments given in class, if any, and participate in class discussions in a positive fashion.
GRADING CRITERIA:
Semester Average (Prior to Final Examination):
Test 1 20 percent
Test 2 20 percent
Test 3 20 percent
Test 4 20 percent
Class Participation 20 percent
Final Course Grade:
Semester Average x 3 = ________
+ Final Examination ________ divided by 4 = Final Course Grade
CLASS PARTICIPATION: To receive an “A” for class participation you must attend regularly, complete all assignments given in class, if any, and participate in class discussions in a positive fashion.
Employees in the business world are expected to be at work each day; therefore, students in paralegal studies classes are expected to be in class promptly and routinely.
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Class Discussion/Activities |
Homework Assignment |
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August 22 |
Introduction/Syllabus |
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August 29 |
Law and Source Material |
Chapter 2 |
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September 5 |
No Class – Labor Day |
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September 12 |
Test #1 |
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September 19 |
Chapter 7 (continued) |
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September 26 |
Trustees |
Chapter 10 |
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October 3 |
Test #2 |
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October 10 |
Objections to Discharge and Dischargeability |
Chapter 13 |
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October 17 |
Lien Avoidance & Preference |
Chapters 15 & 16 |
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October 24 |
Test #3 |
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October 31 |
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy |
Chapter 23 |
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November 7 |
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy (cont.) |
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November 14 |
Test #4 |
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November 21 |
Chapters 11 and 12 |
Chapters 24 – 27 |
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November 28 |
Chapter 11 and 12 |
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December 5 |
Final Examination |
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NOTE: This is a tentative outline of the course schedule. Your instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as needed to meet the objectives of the course. Papers and tests become the property of the instructor upon submission and may be retained by the instructor.
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