LGL 4400 - Seminar in Legal Studies

3 Credit Hour(s)

The course will include an overview of the legal assisting profession, the duties and ethical responsibilities of the legal professionals including the attorney’s code of conduct. It will examine law office practices and procedures, which includes case assignment, document handling and filing, time keeping, billing and law office communication. Furthermore, this course provides the facts and principles that form the basis of law related to Criminal Prosecution and Defense, Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Litigation, Real Estate, and Estate Planning and Probate. Offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) only Courses are offered during the summer semester only. Because course offerings change, check current DISL summer bulletin for specific course offerings and descriptions.