Paralegal Courses

Y211: Introduction to Law (3 cr) An introduction to law as an aspect of government and politics, and as a means for dealing with major social problems. Students will study legal reasoning, procedures, and materials, and may compare other nations' legal systems. The course usually includes a moot court or other forms of simulation.

Y221: Legal Research and Writing for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) Development of research and communication skills special to the area of law. Includes methods of organizing and conducting legal research, resources available for legal research, presentation of findings in memoranda and briefs, other forms of legal writing.

Y222: Litigation for Paralegal Studies I (3 cr) This course examines the processing of a case from initial client interviews to final disposition. It includes drafting of complaints, answers, counterclaims, interrogatories and other discovery tools, gathering of evidence, and motions and judgments. Both Indiana and federal rules of evidence are emphasized.

Y223: Litigation for Paralegal Studies II (3 cr) This elective course in advanced litigation focuses primarily on aspects of trial preparation not covered in depth in Y222. Topics may include jury selection, witness preparation and examination, preparation of evidence for use at trial, jury instructions, post-judgment relief.

Y224: Property Law for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) This course examines the legal rules governing various types of property and the ways in which human beings relate to property. Types of property include real and personal; relationships to property include both ownership and interest. Emphasis is placed on forms and procedures used in Indiana.

Y225: Contract Law for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) This course includes the basic elements and principles involved in the drafting, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts, including current trends in contract law in Indiana. Includes Uniform Commercial Code.

Y226: Tort Law for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) This course reviews current law and recent trends in negligence and liability. Different dimensions of liability. Different dimensions of liability are covered. Emphasis on conduct of a tort case from initiation through relief, and on the responsibilities of legal assistants therein.

Y227: Criminal Law for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) This in-depth review of criminal law in Indiana covers the Indiana Criminal Code - infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. The course emphasizes real situations that legal professionals encounter throughout the process.

Y228: Family Law for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) This course examines legal rules and procedures concerning domestic relations. Topics covered include separation and divorce, adoption, child custody and support, and other areas of domestic relations in Indiana.

Y229: Estate Law for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) This course reviews legal rules and procedures concerning the transfer of property upon the owner's demise. Provides a practical approach to the language, procedures, forms, interpretation, and administration of wills and trusts. Emphasis on current trends in Indiana and federal law.

Y230: Bankruptcy Law for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) Examines the legal rules relating to bankruptcy.

Y231: Advanced Legal Writing for Paralegal Studies (3 cr) Builds on Y221 by giving students the opportunity for advanced study of research and communication skills needed for paralegals.