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• LGLA 1172 - Computerized Legal Research: Lexis-Nexis

  This course provides a working knowledge of effective legal research using the Lexis- Nexis computerized subscription service. Topics include features of this service, formulating queries, and incorporating finding in legal documents. Recommended THEA or other placement test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 1 (1 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 1301 - Legal Research and Writing

  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. Recommended THEA or other placement test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 1311 - Introduction to Law

  Legal systems, concepts, procedures, and terminology. Recommended: THEA or MCC Placement Test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 1313 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies

  This course provides an overview of the paralegal profession including ethical obligations, regulation, professional trends and issues, and the paralegal's role in assisting the delivery of legal services. Recommended: THEA or MCC Placement Test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 1342 - Federal Civil Litigation

  Fundamental concepts and procedures of federal civil litigation with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Recommended: THEA or MCC Placement Test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 1344 - Texas Civil Litigation

  Fundamental concepts and procedures of Texas civil litigation with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Recommended: THEA or MCC placement Test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 1391 - Special Topics in Paralegal

  Presents fundamental concepts of property and family law with an emphasis on the paralegal's role. Property topics include the nature of property, rights and duties of ownership, conveyances, and document recording. Family law topics include marriage, divorce, marital property, and the parent-child relationship. Recommended: THEA or MCC Placement Test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 2307 - Law Office Management

  Basic principles and structure of management, administrative, and substantive systems in the law office. Includes law practice technology as applied to paralegals. Recommended: THEA or MCC Placement Test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 3 (3 lec) view syllabus

• LGLA 2488 - Internship/Paralegal

  A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. It may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course serves as the Capstone experience for LGLA students. If the student's prior work experience satisfies internship requirements, the program director may substitute a 3-hour LGLA elective. Students must meet Guidelines for Internships and have approval of the program director to enroll in this course. Recommended: THEA or MCC Placement Test reading passed or concurrent enrollment in READ 0302. Semester Hours 4 (1 lec/15 lab) view syllabus