ELECTIVE CLASSES
Open Enrollment
Each year paralegals and students with special interests
participate in elective courses from FAU’s Legal Assistant Program.
These courses are not part of the Legal Assistant Certificate Program;
they are available for those who wish to sharpen their skills, develop
new ones, or enhance their knowledge. No application is required for elective
courses. Just call 1.800.228.5845 to register. Paralegals will receive
CEU’s to maintain CLA certification.
LA-14 Immigration Law
Immigration Law begins with the topic of American citizenship and continues with the study of admissibility, inadmissibility, naturalization and removal. In addition to the complex constitutional laws, statutes and regulations involved in the various processes and steps, the course will cover the context of the broader historical and political forces that shaped the body of immigration law.
You will get skills training in the interpretation of difficult statutes
and regulations, a working knowledge of the many forms required by the DHS/USCIS for the working practitioner, and an understanding of how our immigration policies fit into the study of civil rights and liberties.
$285, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
8 Tuesdays
Oct 20-Dec 8
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2-14 1009
LA-15 Cyber Law
Technology has grown at a pace which has forced the legal system to examine complex, and seemingly impossible, legal questions on how to regulate the Internet in a relatively short period of time. For example, if an Internet transaction involves more than one state (or better yet, more than one country), who has jurisdiction to resolve a dispute? Or, if a crime is committed solely on the
Internet, do the same Constitutional procedural rights apply
to protect the alleged defendant? This course introduces you to the special complications presented when
technology outpaces the legal system. We will specifically examine the U.S. Constitution, jurisdiction and cyberspace, e-commerce, privacy on the Internet, crimes committed on the Internet, and property rights in cyberspace.
$285.00, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
8 Tuesdays
Feb 2 – April 6
(no class 3/9 and 3/30)
7:10 – 10.10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA1-15 0210
LA-15 Elder Law
Although the term “elder law” was not coined until thelate 1980s, the question of how to care for aging rela-tives and the special problems they face has plaguedfamilies for generations. In the past, this specialized areaof law received little national attention. Now that theBaby Boomer Generation is headed for retirement, issuesinvolving the senior population will come to the forefrontof our society. In this course, we will explore a variety ofissues facing the aging population, including: guardian-ship, estate planning (with an emphasis on the alterna-tives to guardianship and planning for incapacity),Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care, retirement, andelder abuse and neglect..
$300.00, 30 hrs., 3.0 CEUs
8 Tuesdays
April 13 – June 15
7:10 – 10.10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA1-16 0410
LA–16 Bankruptcy Law
From Charles Ponzi to Bernard Madoff, with today’s headlines a working knowledge of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights laws is essential. In this course, we will explore the most common types of bankruptcy filings. We will analyze the roles of the various constituents in a bankruptcy case: the debtor, the creditors, and the trustee. We will also explore typical bankruptcy court litigation and the roles paralegals play in everyday bankruptcy practice.
$300.00, 30 hrs., 3.0 CEUs
10 Tuesdays
Aug 11 – Oct 13
7:10 – 10.10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA1-17 0809
CLA – Certified Legal
Assistant Review Course
The Test Preparation office offers this course three times per year immediately prior to NALA’s CLA examination testing dates.
The course tracks NALA’s CLA Review Manual: A Practical
Guide to CLA Exam Preparation and provides a comprehensive overview of each general and substantive law area tested by the CLA examination. Effective test-taking skills applicable to the CLA examination are covered. Focus is placed on weekly writing assignments that provide practice in memorandum drafting---a skill
that figures prominently in the judgment and analytical ability
portion of the CLA examination. At the end of the course, a mock examination is administered for those wishing to experience realistic CLA examination test-taking conditions.
$249, 21 hrs. 2.1 CEUs
(Call the Test Preparation office at (561)-297-2573 for dates and times).
Register Now!
1.800.228.5845
www.fau.edu/testprep
*Materials included in all course fees may vary.
For more information, call 561-297-3648 or e-mail rrmagdal@fau.edu
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