PAL 100  PARALEGAL INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR 
     1 LEC.     0 LAB     1 CREDIT HOURS
This course is designed to provide paralegal students with an opportunity to learn and practice strategies essential for successful completion of their educational program and in the paralegal field. Focus will be on clarification of personal goals, career planning, study techniques, curriculum management and effective utilization of college resources. 
PAL 110  FUNDAMENTALS OF PARALEGALISM
     2 LEC.     0 LAB     2 CREDIT HOURS
This course will provide students with an overview of the role of paralegals in the legal system. Topics to be examined include: employment specialties, professional development, law office operations, client relations, legal interviewing, and professional ethics. Upon completion of this course, students should be better able to determine if they wish to continue their education in the paralegal field. 
PAL 120  LEGAL RESEARCH 
     3 LEC.     0 LAB     3 CREDIT HOURS
An introduction to legal research sources and methods, and the drafting of legal memoranda based upon such research. Students will be trained to effectively and efficiently find applicable legal principles and authorities from primary and secondary sources of law using both text and computerized resources. Both Federal and New York State applications will be addressed. 
PAL  210  FAMILY LAW
     3 LEC.     0 LAB     3 CREDIT HOURS
A study of the law of domestic relations of New York, focusing on the substantive law of marriage, separation, divorce, annulment and family obligation. Attention is also given to procedural laws concerning Family Court proceedings, and the drafting of documents related to family law practice. Prerequisites: PAL 110 and PAL 120. 
PAL  220  WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES
     3 LEC.     0 LAB     3 CREDIT HOURS
This course is a study of the legal aspects of preparing valid wills, and probating the deceased's estate. In addition, procedures of estate administration without a will, estate settlement, discharge of fiduciary duties, taxation, and trust creation and administration will be addressed. The function of the paralegal in this area of law will serve as the basis for topic coverage. Prerequisites: PAL 110 and PAL 120. 
PAL  230  LAW OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
     3 LEC.     0 LAB     3 CREDIT HOURS
A study of sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations, focusing on the applicable legal principles and preparation of documents relating to the organization and operation of each. Related issues of business client representation, employment, compensation, and intellectual property will also be addressed. The function of the paralegal in this area of law will serve as the basis for topic coverage. Prerequisites: PAL 110 and PAL 120. 
PAL  240  CIVIL LITIGATION
     3 LEC.  0 LAB      3 Credit hours
 This course focuses on fundamental principles and procedures of the civil litigation process. Upon completion students will be familiar with the pretrial, trial, and post-trial stages of litigation, including rules of procedure and paralegal’s role in case preparation, discovery, and the drafting of pleadings, motions, and other documents. Prerequisites: PAL 110 and PAL 120. 
PAL 250  REAL PROPERTY LAW
     3 lec.  0 lab          3 credit hours
This course focuses on the law of real estate with an in-depth survey of the common types of property ownership and conveyances. Relevant documents, including contracts of sale, mortgages, deeds, and leases are examined. The role of the paralegal in helping to facilitate various real estate transactions is stressed. Prerequisites: PAL 110 and PAL 120. 
PAL 290  PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP
     1 lec.     8 lab             3 credit hours
This non-required course provides paralegal students with an opportunity to gain work experience in a law office or other related legal work environment. Course requirements include a minimum of 120 hours during the semester in a supervised setting requiring the completion of a variety of activities assigned to a paralegal. The course also requires participation in regularly scheduled seminars with the instructor and the completion of regular intership reports. Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Paralegal AAS Degree program, PAL 100, PAL 120, 9 credit hours of other PAL courses, and permission of departmnet.