Prerequisite(s): None.
The career as a paralegal. Relationship of attorney and paralegal in decision making and systems procedures. Introduction to law; composition, location and jurisdiction of courts; legal terminology; bibliography, social forces and effect of law. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

All Legal 134 students are REQUIRED to attend ONE of the following scheduled orientation meetings: Tuesday, January 15 noon-1pm OR 6-7PM. Your Legal 134 instructor will distribute flyers during the first week of classes giving the meeting locations. If you have any questions, call the Legal Assisting Program Director, Dr. Carol Kellogg at 626-585-7817.

   #4689 Closed                     8:30am-10:05am TuTh    Lecture R111   FONG E J    

   #6669 Closed                     6:15pm- 9:35pm F       Lecture R111   SWEETMAN S  

   #4972 Closed                     6:20pm- 9:40pm Th      Lecture R115   REYES C     

   #5822 Closed                     6:20pm- 9:40pm Th      Lecture R306   RICHEDA R L 

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Legal 134.
Overview of property, wills and general estate planning; overview of probate and probate court, guardianships, conservatorships, elder law, tax-related issues, probate alternatives; probate litigation. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #4569 Closed                    10:05am-11:35am TuTh    Lecture R111   FONG E J    

   #5328 Closed                     6:20pm- 9:40pm Tu      Lecture R305   FONG E J    

Prerequisite(s): Legal 134 or 145A.
Advanced legal drafting and writing; special research and projects. Preparation of course papers; general papers. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #6052 Closed                     7:25am- 9:00am TuTh    Lecture R305   RICHEDA R L 

   #7857 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:00pm MTuTh   Lecture R306   RICHEDA R L 

         Short Term: 05/13/13-06/20/13

Prerequisite(s): Maintain enrollment in 7 units or more including field practice and in Paralegal Studies curriculum.
Supervised field experience or employment in legal office leading to training in systems approach for paralegals (legal assistants). Maximum credit 16 units, 4 units each semester. Total of 360 hours field practice. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

All Legal 138 students are REQUIRED to attend the Orientation meetings: Saturday, January 19, 1-3pm or Tuesday, January 22, 6-7pm. For meeting locations and questions, call the Legal Assisting Director, Dr. Carol Kellogg at (626) 585-7817.

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         FLD: Field Study

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         FLD: Field Study

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Legal 134.
Intentional torts and negligence, including insurance claims procedures; evaluation of personal injury claims and pleadings used in law offices either in settlement or litigation. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #6227 Closed                     8:00am-11:20am Sat     Lecture R304   SWEETMAN S  

   #5168 Closed                     6:00pm- 9:20pm M       Lecture R111   KELLOGG C D 

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Legal 134.
Rules of civil and criminal evidence and the admissibility of such evidence in court, deposition comprehension and interrogatory summarizing. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #6919 Closed                     6:15pm- 9:35pm F       Lecture R304   CHAVEZ E T  

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Legal 134.
Basic objectives of law office management procedures. Coordination of operational skills in a law office. Ethics of the legal profession and the judiciary. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #6029 Closed                     6:20pm- 9:40pm W       Lecture R304   CHAVEZ E T  

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Legal 134.
Introduction to the technical skills of legal research. Use of a case digest, interpretation of statutes, Shepardizing authorities, prioritizing authorities. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #6140 Closed                     8:00am-11:20am F       Lecture R205   HOLMEN G L  

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Legal 134 and 145A.
On-line computer research with West Publishing Company. Composing queries, researching case law, statutes, and legal periodicals with the computer. Total of 9 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #5525 Closed                     8:00am-10:15am Sat     LecLab  R206   WINTER J M  

   #5402 Closed                     6:15pm- 9:35pm Th      LecLab  R211   HOLT M      

Prerequisite(s): Legal 134.
An introduction to computer use in the law office. Applications will include software for judicial council form applications, jury instruction preparation, billing and accounting, legal calendaring, word processing applications for legal document preparation. Recommended basic word processing skills. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #5906 Closed                    10:15am- 1:35pm Sat     LecLab  R211   SHEKHERDIMIA

   #5165 Closed                     6:15pm- 9:35pm Tu      LecLab  R211   HOLT M      

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of Legal 134.
Historical background; administration of immigration law; citizenship and nationality; immigration preference system; non-immigrants; visas; removal; refugees and asylum. Total of 54 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

   #4648 Closed                     6:15pm- 9:35pm Th      Lecture R102   RICHEDA E   

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of final semester of Paralegal Studies courses.
A course designed to help students bridge the gap between the educational institution and working field. Resume writing, interviewing for employment, application writing. Total of 18 hours lecture. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

   #5566 Closed                     2:00pm- 5:00pm Sat     Lecture R206   DEAN L      

         Short Term: 01/12/13-02/9/13