PLS 101 - INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND ETHICS (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission
Emphasizes the American legal system, the role of the lawyer and legal assistant within that system, and the ethical obligations imposed upon attorneys and legal assistants. Topics include: survey of American jurisprudence, code of professional responsibility and ethics overview, legal reasoning and problem solving, and introduction to sources of law and legal vocabulary.

PLS 102 - LEGAL RESEARCH (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission level verbal achievement, provisional admission level math achievement, PLS 101
Introduces the student to the competencies involved with legal bibliography and research methodology so that the student can effectively research issues of both state and federal law. The student will also learn to properly cite legal research sources. Topics include: identification of legal issues, sources of state and federal statutes and case law, citation of legal authorities, and computer assisted legal research.

PLS 103 - LEGAL WRITING (5-0-5)
Prerequisites: Provisional admission, ENG 191, PLS 101, PLS 102
Focuses on the application and reinforcement of basic writing skills, familiarizes the student with types of writing typically engaged in by lawyers and legal assistants, and prepares the student for legal writing tasks. The student learns to write business letters as well as advisory documents. Topics include: legal analysis and legal correspondence and composition.

PLS 104 - FAMILY LAW (5-0-5)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Introduces the student to the issues which may arise in family law cases and to the role of the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the development and presentation of such cases. Topics include: issues associated with client and witness interviews, marriage validity and dissolution, litigation support in family law matters, issues concerning children, special matters in family law, and attorney and paralegal ethical obligations.

PLS 105 - REAL ESTATE LAW (5-0-5)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of real property law as they pertain to common types of real estate transactions. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on practical skills such as document preparation and title examination. Topics include: real estate contracts, plat reading and legal descriptions, types and purposes of deeds, title searches, common real estate mortgages and documentation, real estate closing and closing statements, recordation statutes and requirements, and elements of the lease.

PLS 108 - CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (5-0-5)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of substantive criminal law and its procedural aspects with an emphasis on the constitutionally protected rights of the accused in the criminal justice system. Topics include: substantive criminal law, criminal procedure from arrest to post-conviction, constitutional issues of criminal law and procedure, and criminal litigation support.

PLS 109 - CIVIL LITIGATION (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Emphasizes competencies and concepts of civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Topics include: federal and state litigation; trial and pretrial proceedings; litigation ethics; and litigation documents, exhibits, investigations, and interviews.

PLS 110 - WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, AND ADMINISTRATION (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Provides a general framework of the substantive theory of wills, trusts, and estates. The student receives practical information to better enable him or her to assist in the drafting of wills and other documents, and in the probate and administration process. Topics include: wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; probate of wills and administration of estates; document preparation for other probate proceedings; general jurisdiction of the probate court; terminology of wills and estate practice; client interviews; and document preparation.

PLS 111 - TORT LAW (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of substantive tort law. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on the fact investigation process. Topics include: concepts of tort, intentional and unintentional; causation and liability concepts; damages and defenses; and business torts.

PLS 112 - LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Introduces the student to common forms of law practice. The student will be exposed to methods of billing and time-keeping, automation in the law office, the law office library, the appropriate role of support staff in the law office, and ethical concerns relevant to law office management. Topics include: forms of law practice and insurance needs, support systems, support staff, and ethical responsibilities.

PLS 115 - BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Emphasizes the formulation and operation of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures, and corporations. Additionally, the course will include the exploration of basic concepts of agency law. Topics include: sole proprietorships, partnerships and joint ventures, corporations, tax implications of different organizations, professional associations and corporations, and agency concepts.

PLS 116 - CONTRACTS AND COMMERCIAL LAW (5-0-5)
Prerequisite: Provisional admission and PLS 101
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of legal rules commonly applicable in commercial settings and to the basic concepts of substantive contract law. Topics include: Constitutional Law and government regulations, Uniform Commercial Code, essential elements of a contract and related legal principles, and standard forms utilization.

PLS 117 - ADVANCED RESEARCH WRITING (1-13-5)
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PLS 103 and ENG 193
Continues to develop writing skills focusing on legal memoranda preparation. Additionally, students develop skills in conducting legal research. Topics include: legal bibliography and research methodology, legal memoranda preparation, and substantive law research.

PLS 118 - PARALEGAL O.B.I. (0-36-12)
Prerequisite: All previous coursework
Focuses on the application and reinforcement of paralegal skills in an actual workplace environment, or at the discretion of the instructor, in a school practicum with simulated work experiences. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into paralegal applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of paralegal skills in a workplace setting, and professional development. This practicum is offered during the day only.