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Spring 2013 Course Schedule
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The Role of the Paralegal |
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Course covers the role and functions
of the paralegal in the modern
law office. Includes introduction
to the court system, sources
of law, legal procedures, and
issues of ethics and professional
responsibility.
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Course No. |
PLS 750 |
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Section |
50 |
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Item Type |
31591 |
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Course Fee |
$600 (Does not include textbooks) |
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Units |
4 |
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Dates/Location |
Mondays, April 8 - June 10/ CSULA- KH B4019
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Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Statsky, Intoduction to Paralegalism, 7th ed(Cengage) |
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Instructor |
Lisa Rauhauser, is a
certificated paralegal in real estate
and corporate practice. Lisa has
extensive professional background
in legal recruitment and placement. |
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Legal Research |
| Introduces students to sources,
tools, and techniques of modern
legal research, including on-line
research, and the use of research
databases such as Westlaw. |
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Course No. |
PLS 752 |
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Section |
50 |
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Item Type |
31591 |
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Course Fee |
$600 (Does not include textbooks) |
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Units |
4 |
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Dates/Location |
Tuesdays, April 2 - June 11 / CSULA- SH C342 |
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Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Yelin and Samborn, Legal Research and
Writing Handbook, 6th ed. (Aspen); and Jessen,
California Style Manual, 4th ed. (West).
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Instructor |
Nicole Faudree,J.D., Attorney and Member
of the State Bar of California, currently directs
the Paralegal training program at College of the
Canyons, Valencia, CA.
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| Legal Writing |
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Helps students develop a clear prose style
for the variety of writing tasks paralegals
will be assigned, including, preparing
pleadings; summarizing research in briefs
and memoranda; drafting documents; and
composing correspondence. Students
receive systematic critique of their writing. |
| Course No. |
PLS 753 |
| Section |
50 |
| Item Type |
31591 |
| Course Fee |
$600 |
| Units |
4 |
| Dates/Location |
Thursdays, April 4 - June 13 / CSULA – GE 219
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| Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Yelin and Samborn, Legal Research and
Writing Handbook, 6th ed. (Aspen) |
| Instructor |
Peter Hong, J.D., is
a member of the California Bar,
specializing in defense of workers’
compensation and employment
discrimination claims. He has broad
legal interests, and also teaches
Family Law and Role of the Paralegal. |
| Civil Procedure I |
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Course provides an introduction to
pleadings and the steps to filing
a lawsuit, including questions of
jurisdiction, venue, and service of
process. |
| Course No. |
PLS 760 |
| Section |
50 |
| Item Type |
31591 |
| Course Fee |
$600 |
| Units |
4 |
| Dates/Location |
Thursdays, April 4 - June 13/ CSULA – KH B4013
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| Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Luten,Susan. California Civil Litigation, 5th ed., 2009 |
| Instructor |
Erik Zograbian, Esq.,,is an honors
graduate of the Loyola Law School in Los
Angeles, and a member of the State Bar in
California. His practice emphasizes civil litigation,
including the handling of pre-litigation
and post-litigation procedures. |
| Applied Legal Technology |
| Introduction to database management
systems, including Concordance,
Access, and Summation; case management
and docket control software;
litigation support software, including
support for e-discovery; and courtroom
presentation graphics. |
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Course No. |
PLS 764A |
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Section |
50 |
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Item Type |
31591 |
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Course Fee |
$600 (Does not include textbooks) |
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Units |
4 |
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Dates/Location |
Tuesdays, April 2 - June 11 / CSULA - GE 219 |
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Time |
6:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Cornick. Using Computers in The Law Office, 6th ed., 2012 |
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Instructor |
Rhonda Reid, B.A., Paralegal
Litigation support manager, Allen Matkins.
Rhonda, a former president of the L.A.
Paralegal Association (LAPA), teaches
several courses in the progrm’s technology
track. |
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Law Office Technology |
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Provides systematic background on computer
uses for the law office and court environments;
coverage includes legal applications of the
Microsoft Office® suite of programs; preparation
of pleadings and electronic filing; and specialized
timekeeping; billing; and calendaring programs. |
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Course No. |
PLS 755 |
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Section |
50 |
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Item Type |
31591 |
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Course Fee |
$600 (Does not include textbooks) |
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Units |
4 |
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Dates/Location |
Wednesdays, April 3 - June 12/ CSULA – SH C356 |
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Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Goldman, Thomas, Technology in the Law Office, 3rd ed. (Pearson)
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Instructor |
Cheryl Garner is a senior paralegal
in a large Los Angeles law firm. She serves on
the board of the litigation committee of the Los
Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA). |
| Civil Procedure II |
Prerequisite: PLS760 or consent of instructor.
Course explores discovery procedures,
including review of the California Code of
Civil Procedure and practical application of
discovery tools. |
| Course No. |
PLS 761 |
| Section |
50 |
| Item Type |
31591 |
| Course Fee |
$600 |
| Units |
4 |
| Dates/Location |
Mondays, April 8 - June 10 / CSULA- KH C3100
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| Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Luten,Susan. California Civil Litigation, 5th ed., 2009 |
| Instructor |
Amy Cohen, Esq.,
is a member
of the California Bar. Ms. Cohen specializes
in business and probate litigation and her
teaching interests include Intellectual Property
and Entertainment Law, in addition to Civil
Procedure. |
| Interviewing/Investigation for the
Paralegal |
| Presents principles and investigative
techniques to collect information
from, and preserve the testimony of,
witnesses, parties, and experts in
both civil and criminal cases. |
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Course No. |
PLS 783 |
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Section |
50 |
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Item Type |
31591 |
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Course Fee |
$600 |
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Units |
4 |
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Dates/Location |
Wednesdays, April 3 - June 23 / CSULA-BIOS 244 |
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Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Parsons, Interviewing and Investigating: Essential Skills, 4th ed.(Aspen) |
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Instructor |
Geneva Broussard, J.D., is a senior paralegal in the Los
Angeles County Public Defender’s
office, assisting attorneys in trial
preparation and with witness
interviews. |
| Bankruptcy Law for the Paralegal |
| Provides an introduction to the
Federal Bankruptcy law, with an
emphasis on the role of the paralegal
in the bankruptcy process. Includes
coverage of laws governing the
creditor and debtor relationship. |
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Course No. |
PLS 784 |
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Section |
50 |
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Item Type |
31591 |
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Course Fee |
$600 |
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Units |
4 |
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Dates/Location |
TBA |
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Time |
Wednesdays, April 3 - June 12 / CSULA - BIOS 335 |
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Length |
40 hours |
| Text |
Buchbinder, Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals, 8th ed. 2011(Aspen) |
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Instructor |
Merdaud Jafarnia, J.D., is
a member of the California Bar
currently practicing bankruptcy law
with a regional California law firm. |
| Practicum: Internship |
Prerequisite: Completion of core courses,
PLS 750, 752, 755, and 760.
Allows students to participate in an
internship. Is available each quarter,
but students must contact Lisa
Rauhauser one quarter ahead of the
quarter in which they plan to take the
Practicum. This enables us to place
the student with a law firm or public
agency of his or her preference. |
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Course No. |
PLS 782 |
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Section |
50 |
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Item Type |
31591 |
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Course Fee |
$600 |
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Units |
4 |
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Dates/Location |
TBA |
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Time |
6:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
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Length |
40 hours |
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Instructor |
Lisa Rauhauser, is a certificated
paralegal in real estate and corporate
practice. Lisa has extensive professional
background in legal recruitment and
placement. |
Advisement and Information
Contact
Robin Hall,
Coordinator,
College of Extended Studies and International Programs (CESIP).
(323) 343-4967.
For information
regarding course
requirements and
class content.
E-mail:
rhall@cslanet.
calstatela.edu
