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LEG 120 Torts: This course is a study of the various classifications and functions of tort law, including intentional and negligent torts, causation, proximate cause and defenses.  (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

LEG 121 Business Law I: This course is a study of the basics of commercial law, with emphasis on the formation and enforcement of contracts and the rules particular to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and sales of goods.

LEG 122 Business Law II: This course is an in-depth study of the Uniform Commercial Code, with special emphasis on the essentials of Article 3, Commercial Paper, and Article 9, Secured Transactions.  Business partnerships and corporations and their formation are studied.  (Prerequisite: LEG 121)

LEG 132 Legal Bibliography: This course is a study of the methods of legal research, proper citation of authority and the use of legal treatises, texts, reporters and digests.  This course introduces students to the techniques of procedures of legal writing and analysis.  (Corequisite: LEG 135)

LEG 135 Introduction to Law and Ethics: This course provides a general introduction to law, including courts, legal terminology, procedures, systems and laws of society.  Emphasis is on ethics and the role of the paralegal in the legal system.

LEG 201 Civil Litigation I: This course is a study of the principles of litigation and the rules of procedure for each court in the South Carolina system, including pleading, practice and discovery procedures.  (Prerequisite: LEG 120)

LEG 212 Workers' Compensation: This course is a study of the history of workers' compensation case laws, statutes and regulations, and procedures in handling claims.  (Prerequisite: LEG 120)

LEG 213 Family Law: This course includes an examination of the laws of marriage, divorce, annulment, separation, adoption, custody and the juvenile.  (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

LEG 214 Property Law: This course includes an overview of South Carolina property law, including the mechanics of various commercial and private property transactions and mortgage foreclosures.  Students are introduced to techniques and procedures for title examination and examining titles to land.  (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

LEG 215 Bankruptcy Law: Topics included in this course are an overview of the bankruptcy code, voluntary and involuntary petitions, "bankruptcy estate," stays, distribution and discharge, tax implications, local rules and discovery.  (Prerequisites: LEG 121, LEG 135)

LEG 230 Legal Writing: This course includes methods, techniques and procedures for the research and preparation of legal memoranda, trial and appellate briefs, and trial notebooks.  (Prerequisite: LEG 132)

LEG 231 Criminal Law: This course includes a study of the definition and classification of criminal offenses, criminal responsibility and legal procedures in a criminal prosecution.

LEG 232 Law Office Management: This course is a study of the basic principles of office management, including administrative procedures, client relations and office operating procedures.

LEG 233 Wills, Trusts and Probate: This course includes a detailed study of testacy and intestacy, preparation of wills and codicils, and fundamentals of trust and probate administration.  Students probate a simple estate.  (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

LEG 234 Title Examination Procedures I: This course is a study of the common law and statutory requirements related to the transfer of real property.  Use of the appropriate indexes and documents in the appropriate city and county offices is discussed.  (Prerequisite: LEG 214)

LEG 242 Law Practice Workshop: This course includes the application of substantive knowledge in a practical situation as a paralegal.  (Prerequisite: LEG 135)

LEG 244 Special Projects for Paralegals: This course provides specialized paralegal training with an update on changes in the laws and procedures.