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LGLA1351 - Contracts

Catalog Description: This course presents fundamental concepts of contract law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts under the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: LGLA 1307, ENGL 1301

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 1351
Course Title: Contracts

Course Rationale:

Many legal matters involve aspects of contract law. An understanding of contract law principles is important in contract drafting, legal research, and litigation.

Learning Objectives:

Define and properly use terminology relating to contract law; locate, describe and analyze sources of law relating to contract law; describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal relating to contract law; and draft documents commonly used in contract law.  Understand legal terminology and concepts relating to the law of contracts.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Define and properly use terminology relating to contract law.
2. Locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to contract law.
3. Describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in contract law.
4. Draft documents commonly used in contract law.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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