Legal Administration (LGL) at Wytheville Community College
Distance Learning
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- LGL 110 - Introduction to the Law and the Paralegal
- Introduces various areas of law in which a paralegal may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal); a brief overview of criminal law, torts, family law, evidence, the U.C.C., contracts, and ethics; the role of the paralegal; and other areas of interest.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - LGL 115 - Real Estate Law for Legal Assistants
- Studies law of real property and gives in-depth survey of the more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments and studies the system of recording and search of public documents.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - LGL 117 - Family Law
- Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement agreements, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - LGL 126 - Legal Writing
- Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. May include case and appellate briefs.Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 or permission of instructor.3 credits - LGL 200 - Ethics for the Paralegal
- Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to paralegals. Includes the application of rules of ethics to the practicing paralegal.Lecture 1-3 hours. Total 1-3 hour per week.
1-3 credits - LGL 218 - Criminal Law
- Focuses on major crimes, including their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties, and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia law. May include general principles of applicable constitutional law and criminal procedure.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - LGL 225 - Estate Planning and Probate
- Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trust, joint ownership and insurance. Considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. Focuses on practices involving administration of an estate including taxes and preparation of forms.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - LGL 236 - Elder Law
- Explores the legal issues affecting the elderly population, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, retirement housing and long-term care options, age discrimination, elder abuse and neglect, and estate and planning issues related to incapacity-guardianship, advanced medical directives, power of attorney, and end-of-life decisions.Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3
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