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This course addresses the theory and application of law and procedure in civil litigation with emphasis on New York State law. It focuses on the role of the paralegal in preparing for litigation, including an understanding of the court system, steps in the litigation process and their time lines, drafting documents, trial and post-trial topics, and an introduction to the use of the computer in litigation. Prerequisites are CUNY proficiency in reading and writing; pre- or corequisites are LAW 1101 and ENG 1101. Three credits.

This course addresses the theory and application of law and procedure in civil litigation with emphasis on New York State law. It focuses on the role of the paralegal in preparing for litigation, including an understanding of the court system, steps in the litigation process and their time lines, drafting documents, trial and post-trial topics, and an introduction to the use of the computer in litigation. Prerequisites are CUNY proficiency in reading and writing; pre- or corequisites are LAW 1101 and ENG 1101. Three credits.

“An exploration of concepts of justice, higher law, customary law and written law expressed through works of fiction and non-fiction.”

“An exploration of concepts of justice, higher law, customary law and written law expressed through works of fiction and non-fiction.”

This course explores how to conduct thorough legal research. Students will learn about the origins of the law–the common law system; the structure of the courts; the forms of publication of the law; citation form; how to use the case digest system to find the law; primary and secondary sources; mandatory and persuasive authority. Students will also learn case analysis. Among other things, students will be able to find relevant cases and statutes and draft a written analysis of a court opinion at the end of this course.

This course explores how to conduct thorough legal research. Students will learn about the origins of the law–the common law system; the structure of the courts; the forms of publication of the law; citation form; how to use the case digest system to find the law; primary and secondary sources; mandatory and persuasive authority. Students will also learn case analysis. Among other things, students will be able to find relevant cases and statutes and draft a written analysis of a court opinion at the end of this course.

An advanced composition course emphasizing writing used in business and industry.

An advanced composition course emphasizing writing used in business and industry.