SPRING 2012
Join FAU’s distinguished Legal Assistant Certificate Program and prepare for a career that is projected by the Department of Labor to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.
FAU’s program was planned for you!
12 Intensive Courses in One Year!
• Evening classes 7:10-10:10 p.m.
• Full-time or part-time enrollment
• Courses taught by practicing attorneys
• Job postings emailed to Students and Graduates
• Member of National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
• National Test Center for CLA exam
TRAINING THE BEST SINCE 1976!
For more information or to apply, call us at 1.800.228.5845 or visit our website at www.fau.edu/conted-pros.
Legal Assistant
What is a Legal Assistant?
A legal assistant or paralegal is a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity to perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible
THE PROGRAM
12 Intensive Courses in One Year!
The program consists of 375 contact hours of legal education and is comprised of twelve courses. Attend classes three nights a week and complete the program in one year.
Introduction to Law is a prerequisite for all courses and is offered twice a year. You may register for this course before applying for admission to the program.
ELECTIVES
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 core courses of the Legal Assistant Certificate Program and can be taken by anyone. Consider these courses if you want to sharpen your skills, develop new ones, or enhance your knowledge.
No application is required for elective classes. Just call 1.800.228.5845 to register. Paralegals will receive CEU’s to maintain CLA certification.
TRANSFER STUDENT INFORMATION
FAU welcomes transfer students and will evaluate and consider waivers of course work.
An official transcript from previous post-secondary educational training will be evaluated. Courses may be accepted, waiving certain requirements within our program.
TRANSCRIPTS INFORMATION
Official transcripts and a certificate from Florida Atlantic University will be provided upon completion of the program. (Additional transcripts can be issued at a cost of $5.00 per transcript).
Admissions Requirements
Completion of official application, along with a non-refundable $45 application fee, $40LexisNexis fee, and meeting one of the following requirements:
1. Provide transcript(s) from an accredited college or university showing at least an associate of arts or associate of science degree.
Or
2. Provide high school transcript (or GED) and two letters of recommendation.
The Legal Assistant Certificate Program is VA-approved.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Complete application form
- Attach $45 application fee
- Include official transcripts (college or high school)
- Include 2 letters of recommendation, if no college
- Attach $ 120.00 LexisNexis fee
For more information, call 561.297.3648 or 800.228.5845.
Visit FAU’s website at
www.fau.edu/conted-pros
or call 561.297.2020 for updates on campus operations due to hurricanes or other natural disasters.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
LA-5 Contract Law
The broad application of contract law is kept in mind during the exploration of what makes some promises enforceable. Areas of discussion include: how the concepts of offer, acceptance and consideration are combined to create enforceable contracts; what happens when one or more elements is missing; and the performance and breach of contracts. You will be invited to apply your learning to real-world situations through discussions of contract disputes in the news, hypothetical situations based on current events and by drafting exercises that challenge you to create unambiguous provisions.
$285, 27 hrs. 2.7 CEUs
9 Wednesdays
May 30 – Aug 1
(no class 7/4)
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2 – 5 0512
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
LA-6 Criminal Law
This course involves the study of both substantive and procedural criminal law. Substantive criminal law is introduced first by focusing on the criminal justice system itself. We then examine the elements of the various offenses and defenses. We conclude the first part of the class by studying factual, statutory, and constitutional defenses to crimes. The second part of the class focuses on criminal procedure. We study the constitutional aspects of search and seizure law, interrogation, pre-trial process and discovery, trial, sentencing, and appeal.
$325, 33 hrs., 3.3 CEUs
11 Thursdays
May 31 – Aug 9
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2 – 6 0512
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
LA-7 Personal Injury
This course includes an in depth examination of the elements making up a cause of action based on negligence; the study of intentional torts such as assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, actions based on strict liability and product liability, as well as other aspects of personal injury. Topics of discussion include: the various documents used in personal injury cases (complaints, answers, affirmative defenses); discovery documents used in preparation for trial (interrogatories, requests to produce and requests for admission); and the use of other pre-trial and trial documents and exhibits and how they are used in personal injury actions. You will learn the fundamental elements of personal injury causes of action, settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. The goal of the course is achieved through both the text and the use of actual case documents and experiences, with an emphasis on practical application.
$310, 30 hrs., 3.0 CEUs
10 Mondays
May 21 – July 30
(no class 5/28)
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2 – 7 0512
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
LA-8 Effective Legal Research
Students will become acquainted with the fundamentals of legal research and citation. Students will also learn to use and locate primary and secondary sources and will gain exposure to various resources of legal research.
NOTE: This course is a prerequisite to LA-9 Research Writing.
$310, 30 hrs., 3.0 CEUs
10 Wednesdays
Aug 8 – Oct 17
(no class 9/26)
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2 – 8 0812
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
LA-9 Research Writing
Research Writing is a continuation of Effective Legal Research and includes exercises in grammatical construction and legal writing. Students will become acquainted with the fundamentals of legal writing and learn to present legal analysis in a logical concise format. Prerequisite: Effective Legal Research.
$275, 24 hrs., 2.4 CEUs
8 Wednesdays
Oct 24 – Dec 12
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2 – 9 1012
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
LA-10 Probate
You will be introduced to the principles of probate law in Florida. Topics for study include: the role of the attorney and personal representative, probate vs. non-probate assets, testate vs. intestate estates, creditor and beneficiary rights, accountings, probate litigation and federal estate taxes as well as trust administration. You will learn to administer an estate from beginning to end, including formal, summary and ancillary administrations, and you will be required to prepare pleadings after a study of the Florida probate code.
$310, 30 hrs., 3.0 CEUs
10 Thursdays
Aug 16 – Oct 18
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2- 10 0812
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
LA-11 Corporations
You will study sole proprietorship and general and limited partnerships, with a special emphasis on corporations. Topics include: corporate formation, articles of incorporation and by-laws, sub-chapter S, corporate financial structure, operation, meetings, dividends, distributions, employment, steps after formation, foreign corporations, and corporate taxation.
$310, 30 hrs., 3.0 CEUs
10 Mondays
Aug 6 – Oct 22
(no class 9/3 and 9/17)
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2 – 11 0812
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
LA-12 Domestic Relations
Addresses the issues of family law in the U.S. Included topics are: valid marriages, annulments, divorce, property distribution, paternity, child custody, and support. Adoption may also be covered. Students will develop a working knowledge of the pleadings, motions, discovery involving , jurisdictional and venue issues relating to and involving family law.
$225, 21 hrs., 2.1 CEUs
7 Thursdays
Oct 25 – Dec 13
(no class 11/22)
7:10-10:10 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#LA2 – 12 1012
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
To register for LA-1 Introduction to Law starting January 9 or January 14 , 2012
call 1.800.228.5845.
For more information, call 561-297-3648 or e-mail rrmagdal@fau.edu
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