LEGL204 |
Family Law
Students are introduced to the practical skills required in divorce, paternity, child protection, guardianship, and other proceedings. Special emphasis is placed on interviewing, investigation, file organization, and drafting documents in preparation for litigation in each of these subject areas. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL211 |
Criminal Law
This course examines Criminal Law in the United States, with an emphasis upon its basic functions and principal components. The substantive elements of crimes and defenses are explored along with an examination of the impact of crime on society. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101 or LEGL210
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3 |
LEGL213 |
Torts
Students are introduced to areas of legal liability commonly encountered by individuals and business as well as to the methods of liability avoidance. Topics covered include intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, product liability, malpractice, premises liability, dramshop, consumer protection, and other areas of tort liability. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL218 |
Legal Writing
Students apply their legal research skills to draft pleadings, discovery documents, memoranda, briefs, correspondence and other documents commonly utilized in legal settings. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Co-requisite(s): ENGL110
Prerequisite(s): LEGL216
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3 |
LEGL300 |
Evidence & Criminal Procedures
This application-based course examines procedural and evidentiary rules and cases relating to admissibility of criminal evidence. Students are introduced to preparing and filing documents involved in criminal litigation from initial client contact through sentencing and appeal. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101 or IAAS256
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3 |
LEGL301 |
Business Organizations
Students are introduced to legal problems encountered in business formation, operation, and acquisition, including the law concerning sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. They are also introduced to related business law concepts. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL303 |
Bankruptcy Law
This course is a study of bankruptcy concepts relating to consumer bankruptcy filings under Chapters 7 and Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. The course focuses on practical aspects of bankruptcy practice, including drafting of forms and other documents. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL305 |
Real Estate Law EL
Students are introduced to various forms of property ownership. Students will draft legal documents used in real estate transactions as well as documents used in litigation reflecting various types of property ownership. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL308 |
Estate Plan & Probate Law EL
Students are introduced to the process of estate planning, from initial client contact to asset identification and appraisal through drafting of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and medical advanced directives. Students also learn about estate administration, guardianships and conservatorship through the drafting of petitions and other court documents. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL384 |
Comp Lgl Analy/Study Abroad EL
In this class students will conduct a comparative legal analysis between the United States system of jurisprudence and the judicial system of the country the student is visiting during a study abroad experience. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL386 |
Study Abroad-Spec Lgl Topic EL
In this class the Legal Studies study abroad participant, in cooperation with the study abroad program director and the course instructor, will select a legal topic and compare, analyze and apply the substantive and procedural law in the United States to the substantive and procedural law in the host country. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): LEGL101
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3 |
LEGL401 |
Employment and Labor Law
This case study course focuses on the managing of employer/employee employment related issues through an examination of the major federal laws governing the employment relationship such as: National Labor Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Emphasis is placed on the critical thinking and problem solving skills required of business managers responsible for the hiring, directing and terminating of workers in both non-union and union environments. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): BUSN210, ENGL311, LEGL210, and MGMT211
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3 |
LEGL496 |
Legal Ethics & Cert Review
This class provides an extensive review of all previous course work in order to prepare the student for the National Association of Legal Professionals or NALS, ALS examination, the basic certification for legal professionals. At the completion of the course work, the ALS examination will be administered. In addition to standard tuition fees for this course, there is an additional examination fee and NALS membership fee that must be paid to NALS prior to taking the examination. These additional fees are set by NALS and may be subject to change by NALS. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees.
Prerequisite(s): All required law classes completed or taken concurrently.
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3 |