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Employment Law Fundamentals
Instructor: Ann Nevers

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees. Learn the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring, evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional.

Workers' Compensation
Instructor: Neal Bevans

A workers' compensation case is one of the most common types of lawsuits in the United States. Paralegals are far more likely to be involved with workers' compensation than criminal cases, business disputes, or intellectual property cases. This course will introduce you to workers' compensation law and provide you with a skill set that will help you gain employment in this fast-growing legal field.

Introduction to Criminal Law
Instructor: Neal Bevans

If you like Law and Order and CSI, you'll love this in-depth exploration of criminal law. Step inside the world of prosecutors and defense attorneys and learn the criminal justice system from the inside out. Students who have taken his course rave about the presentation. The instructor--a former major-felony prosecutor who has appeared on Court TV--takes you behind the scenes into the real world of murder investigations and other crimes and shows you step-by-step how prosecutors, police officers, and defense attorneys prepare their cases. In each lesson, the instructor also profiles real cases and explains in a straightforward and entertaining way, how the criminal justice system works.

Introduction to Criminal Law II
Instructor: Neal Bevans

Taking up where Introduction to Criminal Law left off, this course offers an in-depth and fascinating tour of criminal procedure, beginning with the investigation and arrest of a suspect through the trial and eventual appeal of a criminal case. Explore the various phases of a criminal prosecution from the perspective of the people involved. This course will help you understand the intricacies of criminal law, from arrest warrants to appellate briefs. You'll also be able to recognize when Hollywood gets it wrong in its portrayals of criminal cases.

Evidence Law
Instructor: Michael Connelly

As courts get more crowded, busy attorneys are relying more and more on paralegals, legal secretaries, and law clerks to help them gather and evaluate evidence and prepare cases for trial. If you're interested in working in one of the most important and exciting areas of law, this course will provide you with the background information you'll need to get started.

Real Estate Law
Instructor: Neal Bevans

If you've ever bought or sold a home, you know that having an understanding of real estate law is essential. This course will give you a complete overview of real estate law, from buying and selling, to mortgages, easements, and foreclosure. We'll go over the issues in a straightforward and entertaining manner, leaving you with a strong foundation in this critical area of legal practice.

Winning Strategy for the Courtroom
Instructor: Michael Connelly

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in court? It’s not like you see on television. Is your lawyer handling your case correctly in and out of the courtroom? How would you know? Learn what it takes to win in civil court from an experienced attorney who has tried and won hundreds of cases. Discover the winning techniques that are followed from the initial client interview, to the discovery of evidence, to the actual trial. This course is a must for both the general public and the aspiring legal professional.

Legal Nurse Consulting
Instructor: Neal Bevans

Are you a registered nurse or other medical professional looking for extra income or a new career opportunity? Attorneys are increasingly relying on experienced nurses to help them understand and resolve complex medical cases or claims. If you're interested in sharing your expertise in nursing and health care with law firms and insurance companies, this course will introduce you to the specific legal fields where your skills and knowledge are most needed. You'll also learn how to create your very own legal nurse consulting practice from the ground up.

Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights
Instructor: Michael Connelly

Explore the fundamentals of Constitutional Law, with emphasis on the first ten amendments, (The Bill of Rights). The course will include a history of the Bill of Rights, important legal cases dealing with the amendments, and the challenges facing the maintenance of the freedoms guaranteed by the constitution in the modern world.

Paralegal Preparation 1
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Legal Terminology, Process, Ethics, Tort and Contract Law

Paralegal Preparation 2
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Legal Documents and Analysis

Paralegal Preparation 3
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Evidence, Legal Interviewing and Investigation

Paralegal Preparation 4
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Legal Authority and Research

Paralegal Preparation 5
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Computers, Legal Writing and Appellate Procedure

Paralegal Preparation 6
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Law Office Administration, Advocacy, and Job Hunting Techniques

LSAT Preparation - Course 1
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Law school entrance procedures, law school survival techniques, test-taking techniques, analytical reasoning, and drafting diagrams are discussed in Course 1 of this two-course series.

LSAT Preparation - Course 2
Instructor: Scott and Lisa Hatch

Reading comprehension, logical reasoning, techniques for quick elimination of incorrect answers, explanations of correct answers, and proven approaches for selecting the correct answer are discussed in Course 2 of this two-course series.

Business Law for the Small Business Owner
Instructor: Michael Connelly

Learn how to successfully protect your small business and solve most of the legal problems that may arise. You'll discover how to avoid the costly mistakes that many small business owners make in areas such as contracts, employee relations, customer relations, and choosing the right business model. You'll also find out how to deal with government licensing requirements and regulations, as well as problems with tax collectors. And you'll come away knowing how to handle many minor legal disputes on your own and understanding the special considerations of home-based and Internet-based businesses.