Business: Law |
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LAW101 / BL40 |
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Introduction To Law |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW103 / BL41 |
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Introduction To Paralegal Studies |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW105 / BL47 |
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Law Office Management And Practices |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW107 / BL70 |
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LAW FOR BUSINESS |
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Introductory course exploring most significant activities in business law with emphasis on specific knowledge essential for managers in workplace. |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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Notes
Credit given for LAW107 or the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 but not both.
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LAW111 / BL71 |
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Business Law I |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
No prerequisite.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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Notes
Credit given for the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 or for LAW107, but not both.
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LAW202 / BL43 |
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Civil Litigation |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW212 / BL72 |
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Business Law II |
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Continuation of Business Law I. Commercial paper, creditors rights, secured transaction, partnerships, corporation, agency, wills and estates. Emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code. |
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Prerequisite
Prerequisite: LAW111.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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Notes
Credit given for the combined sequence of LAW111/LAW212 or for LAW107, but not both.
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LAW213 / BL50 |
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Paralegal Internship |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
LAW105 and LAW240. Students must also be Paralegal majors and receive permission of director of Paralegal program.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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Course Fee applies
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LAW215 / BL75 |
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Law Of Property |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW240 / BL80 |
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Legal Research |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor. Enrollment open only to students in Paralegal curriculum.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW241 |
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Legal Writing |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instuctor.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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Notes
Enrollment open only to students in Paralegal curriculum.
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LAW244 / BL84 |
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Partnership And Corporation Law |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW246 / BL86 |
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Estates, Trusts And Wills |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
LAW101 and LAW103 or approval of instructor.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3
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LAW251 |
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INTERNATIONAL LAW |
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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. |
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Prerequisite
None.
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
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Credits: 3
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LAW295 |
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Special Topics in Business: Law |
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Special and current topics in Business: Law may be available. See the online catalog for a complete listing. |
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3-4
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LAW296 |
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Honors Special Topics in Business: Law |
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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. |
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Offered On
Ammerman Campus in Selden
Eastern Campus in Riverhead
Grant Campus in Brentwood
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Credits: 3-4
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