2013-2014 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College LW 105 Civil Law....................................................................................................................................................3 Credits This course will explore the phases of a civil trial from the pre-trial stage, to the actual trial through post trial and appeal. Topics include court structure jurisdiction evidence, motion practice, discovery and alternative dispute resolution. Particular attention will be devoted to Pennsylvania civil procedure in addition to general principles of procedure. The student will gain both a theoretical and practical approach by not only studying rules which govern the civil case but also by drafting pleadings pertinent to such a case. LW 202 Business Law I...........................................................................................................................................3 Credits This course will explore various areas of the law which impact the legal and business professional. Topics will include an introduction to the legal system and court structure of the United States as well as an overview of tort and criminal law. Significant attention will be given to the study of contract law. The requirements of valid contract formation as well as elements of breach and remedies will be addressed. The course consists of lecture and small group discussion which focus on application of principles discussed in class to solutions for actual legal cases. (This course may also be taken as BU 211.) LW 204 Real Estate Law.........................................................................................................................................3 Credits A study of the substantive law and terminology of real property with the focus on giving the student an in-depth understanding of the process of conveying real property. LW 209 Domestic Relations..................................................................................................................................... Credits This course will explore the many issues that make up the area of domestic relations law. Topics will include marriage, divorce, custody, support, marital settlement agreements, equitable distribution of property, prenuptial agreements, and protection from abuse proceedings. Some ancillary topics which impact these proceedings may also be addressed. Students will be exposed to practical information concerning pleadings, etc., in addition to the theoretical. LW 210 Probate......................................................................................................................................................3 Credits This course is a systems approach to probate designed to prepare the paralegal to work effectively with an attorney in the probate of an estate. LW 212 Business Law II.........................................................................................................................................3 Credits This course will explore various areas of the law which impact the legal and business professional. Topics will include the study of law as it relates to the sale of goods, title and risk of loss of goods, performance and breach of sales contracts, negotiable instruments, agency and partnership, labor law, employment law and corporation formation. The Uniform Commercial Code, specifically articles 2 and 3, will be discussed and its application to these topics will be studied. The course consists of lecture and small group discussions which focus on application of principles discussed in class to solutions for actual legal cases. (This course may also be taken as BU 212.) LW 280 Legal Assistant Internship........................................................................................................................3 Credits This course is an actual off-campus experience in the legal field. Students may serve in an internship site which includes private law offices, government agencies, corporate law departments and judicial offices. LW 301 Pre-Law Seminar.......................................................................................................................................3 Credits This seminar, taken during the 2nd semester of the third year of study, will focus upon further integration of legal subject matter and the opportunity to develop and enhance logical reasoning skills, written and oral expression. The practical focus will be on developing those skills necessary to compete successfully on the Law School Aptitude Test and to successfully accomplish academic tasks presented during the first year of law school. LW 315 Constitutional Law...................................................................................................................................3 Credits An in-depth introduction to the role the Constitution plays in our society today. The core of the course will be the impact of rulings of the United States Supreme Court in Constitutional issues. Prerequisites: PS 203, Junior standing, or permission of instructor. LW 375 Mock Trial Seminar....................................................................................1 Credit (may be taken up to 3 times) This is a hands-on practical course designed to foster the acquisition of proper trial advocacy skills and to better systematize the preparation for completion in the American Mock Trial Association’s regional mock trial competition. Students will learn and prepare all aspects of the case prepared by the American Mock Trial Association which alternates between civil and criminal each year. Examples of topics covered are direct and cross-examination questions, opening statements, proper evidence admission and objection grounds. Students need not be Legal Studies or Pre-Law majors.
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