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Business: Law

 

  

LAW101 / BL40

 

 

Introduction To Law

 
 

Introduces an understanding of law through its forms, classifications and sources. Impact of law as influenced by political, social and economic needs; legal rights and their enforcement; federal and state court systems; and functions of administrative agencies. A study of the lawsuit, jurisdiction, pleadings, preparation of forms and role of the paralegal.

 


Prerequisite
No prerequisite.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW103 / BL41

 

 

Introduction To Paralegal Studies

 
 

Introduces roles that paralegals fill in the American legal system. Students examine ethical considerations of a paralegal and fundamental concepts a paralegal needs to understand. Includes materials designed to develop basic legal skills such as interviewing, investigation, research and writing as a foundation for the other courses in the paralegal program.

 


Prerequisite
No prerequisite.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW105 / BL47

 

 

Law Office Management And Practices

 
 

Serves as a basis for all types of law offices through a study of general management principles and practices applied to office operations. Includes billing practices, bookkeeping, filing, telephone techniques and correspondence.

 


Prerequisite
No prerequisite.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW107 / BL70

 

 

LAW FOR BUSINESS

 
 

Introductory course exploring most significant activities in business law with emphasis on specific knowledge essential for managers in workplace.

 


Prerequisite
No prerequisite

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 


Notes
Credit given for LAW107 or the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 but not both.

 

  

LAW111 / BL71

 

 

Business Law I

 
 

Introduction to law: law as a social institution, its origin, development and administration; law of contracts, agency, employment, insurance, government regulations of business. Emphasis on personal property, bailments and real property.

 


Prerequisite
No prerequisite.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 


Notes
Credit given for the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 or for LAW107, but not both.

 

  

LAW202 / BL43

 

 

Civil Litigation

 
 

In-depth study of all tools and procedures available to an attorney in preparing for and conducting civil litigation. Emphasis placed on preparing motions, subpoenas, gathering evidence, documentation and witnesses.

 


Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW212 / BL72

 

 

Business Law II

 
 

Continuation of Business Law I. Commercial paper, creditors rights, secured transaction, partnerships, corporation, agency, wills and estates. Emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code.

 


Prerequisite
Prerequisite: LAW111.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 


Notes
Credit given for the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 or for LAW107, but not both.

 

  

LAW213 / BL50

 

 

Paralegal Internship

 
 

An internship program conducted in various Suffolk County government departments, private business legal departments and private law offices. Students have opportunity to relate skills learned in the classroom to actual law office applications and to acquire experience in a law office setting. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. Internship hours: average of eight hours per week. Class meetings: a one-hour session per week.

 


Prerequisite
LAW105 and LAW240. Students must also be Paralegal majors and receive permission of director of Paralegal program.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 


Course Fee applies

 

  

LAW215 / BL75

 

 

Law Of Property

 
 

Study of property ownership, closings, property management, property financing, and instruments pertaining thereto including development of consumer rights and usury statute analysis. Students trained to assist in investigation, preparation and maintenance of records necessary to perform the above services in a corporate law department or law office.

 


Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW240 / BL80

 

 

Legal Research

 
 

Provides an understanding of functions of the law library and develops research skills through use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems and practice manuals. Requires participation in drafting special research projects and preparation of pleadings.

 


Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor. Enrollment open only to students in Paralegal curriculum.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW241

 

 

Legal Writing

 
 

This course focuses on the importance of legal communication, specifically the use of effective legal writing when communicating with clients, adversaries, and the courts. Specific writing assignments will include both interoffice and external written communications. Students will be required to prepare various legal documents including pleadings, motions, memoranda, and legal briefs.

 


Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instuctor.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 


Notes
Enrollment open only to students in Paralegal curriculum.

 

  

LAW244 / BL84

 

 

Partnership And Corporation Law

 
 

Review of legal aspects in formation of business entities, including sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation, with a survey of fundamental principles of law applicable to each and preparation of documents necessary to organization and operation of each.

 


Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW246 / BL86

 

 

Estates, Trusts And Wills

 
 

Study of wills and trusts and survey of fundamental principles of law applicable to each. Also, a study of organization and jurisdiction of surrogates court, detailed analysis of administration of estates and review of estate and inheritance taxes applicable to such estates.

 


Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW251

 

 

INTERNATIONAL LAW

 
 

The study of International Law is the normative resprentation of the system of values common to all societies. The framework of this course will recognize that states are the principal actors in the legal system. The topics addressed will include human rights, group rights, the treatment of aliens, and international crimes. Important areas of comparative law in the traditions of Romano-Germanic civil law and Anglo-American common law will be presented. The course examines recurring problems caused by private cross-border disputes and current emerging solutions for solving such disputes. Class direction may include treatment regarding laws and policies behind business practices of the European Union.

 


Prerequisite
None.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden

 


Credits:  3

 

  

LAW295

 

 

Special Topics in Business: Law

 
 

Special and current topics in Business: Law may be available. See the online catalog for a complete listing.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3-4

 

  

LAW296

 

 

Honors Special Topics in Business: Law

 
 

Honors special topics courses in Business: Law may be available for Honors students as well as those who have received permission from campus honors program coordinator. See the online catalog for a complete listing.

 


Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood

 


Credits:  3-4