Kerin E. Coughlin’s Profile

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Kerin E. Coughlin
Display Name
Kerin E. Coughlin
Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Law and Paralegal Studies
Office Location
N-622
Work Phone
718.260.4939

My Courses

LAW1101 Intro SP2025

LAW1101 Intro SP2025

An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes sources of the law; legal terminology; operation of the court system at state and federal levels; respective roles of attorney, client and paralegal; legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility; interviewing techniques; and a survey of specialized areas of law. Prerequisite: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing. Corequisite: ENG 1101. Three class hours; three credits.

LAW1101 Intro SP2023

LAW1101 Intro SP2023

An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes sources of the law; legal terminology; operation of the court system at state and federal levels; respective roles of attorney, client and paralegal; legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility; interviewing techniques; and a survey of specialized areas of law. Prerequisite: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing. Corequisite: ENG 1101. Three class hours; three credits.

LAW 2306, Legal Issues for Facilities Managers, S17

LAW 2306, Legal Issues for Facilities Managers, S17

This course addresses legal issues that affect facility management. Topics include principles of contracts, leases, service and employment agreements, purchase agreements, relevant federal and state laws, environmental and municipal regulations, liabilities of different legal entities, tort liability, media and group relations, debtor rights, business ethics and disability laws.

LAW1101 Intro FA2024

LAW1101 Intro FA2024

An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes sources of the law; legal terminology; operation of the court system at state and federal levels; respective roles of attorney, client and paralegal; legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility; interviewing techniques; and a survey of specialized areas of law. Prerequisite: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing. Corequisite: ENG 1101. Three class hours; three credits.

LAW1101 Intro to Paralegal Studies FA2022

LAW1101 Intro to Paralegal Studies FA2022

An overview of the legal system and the role of the legal assistant within that system. Includes sources of the law; legal terminology; operation of the court system at state and federal levels; respective roles of attorney, client and paralegal; legal ethics and the Code of Professional Responsibility; interviewing techniques; and a survey of specialized areas of law. Prerequisite: CUNY proficiency in reading and writing. Corequisite: ENG 1101. Three class hours; three credits.

My Projects

The Open Road

The Open Road

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Office of the Provost

Office of the Provost

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NYCCT College Council

NYCCT College Council

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OpenLab Committee

OpenLab Committee

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Student-Ready College Committee

Student-Ready College Committee

As a committee we are working on enhancing our new student orientation process. We are assessing and enhancing all steps from the moment a student is accepted into the college to their first year experience.

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