| LAW101: The Hawai’i Legal System |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 101 examines the legal system at the federal, state, and county level. It reviews and analyzes the interactions between the three structures of government and their processes of checks and balances. Students learn about the complex models of constitutions, charters, statutes, ordinances, and court cases, and the interrelated rights and responsibilities between citizens and the three branches at all levels of government. Students are presented with a variety of real-world issues and apply legal theories and terminology in examining and evaluating them. Students also learn about the roles attorneys play in society and about legal behaviors and ethical practices and their interplay between the law, lawyers, paralegals, clients, and the Judiciary. Students critique ethical scenarios and use inquiry and research methods to study and investigate legal ethics and apply their concepts. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW102: Legal Research |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 102 provides a working knowledge of the major techniques of legal research and writing. Students will complete assigned problems in legal research and will prepare an office memorandum. |
| Prereq: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or credit in or qualification for ESL 100; and credit in or concurrent enrollment in LAW 101., Coreq: - |
| LAW104: Civil Investigation |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 104 emphasizes the numerous ways paralegals can assist attorneys in the investigation of personal injury actions in Hawai'i. It is designed to familiarize the student with basic and specialized investigation techniques and the gathering of evidence that will be admissible in courts. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW105: Law Office Management |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 105 is an introductory course focusing on the business of law and the fundamentals of law office management, organization, and systems. It is designed with practical applications for entry-level paralegal or legal secretary students to better understand their role in the law office and how to perform tasks more efficiently. Topics include the legal team, law firm, governance, legal administration and technology, client relations, legal fees, timekeeping and billing, client trust funds, law office accounting, file and records management, and other legal topics. Ethical considerations and legal malpractice examples are also discussed. |
| Prereq: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or credit in or qualification for ESL 100., Coreq: - |
| LAW111: Litigation |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 111 prepares the student to assist the trial attorney in civil litigation in the Hawai'i State and Federal courts. It emphasizes the concepts and skills required for the paralegal and outlines the coordination of functions of the attorney, paralegal, and legal secretary in an integrated approach to litigation. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW121: Law of Business Organizations |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 121 covers legal concepts and procedures relating to business entities including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Tax consequences and liability are also discussed together with an overview of the paralegal's role in the area of business organizations. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW131: Real Property Law |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 131 covers basic substantive law and procedural aspects of real property law. The course covers typical real property transactions including purchase and sales agreements, mortgages, leases, and easements. The course also includes exposure to the documents and basic legal principles relating to these real property transactions. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW136: Tort and Insurance Law |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 136 prepares the student to assist attorneys and corporations in tort and insurance law. It covers the primary legal principles of tort law including the elements of specific torts, how to issue spot torts, and how to analyze the cause of action and applicable damages. LAW 136 also covers an introduction to standard homeowner's and auto (PIP) policies. Training in the use of specific forms and procedures utilized in tort and insurance work in Hawai‘i is also incorporated. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW140: Family Law |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 140 covers basic substantive law and procedural aspects in the area known as “family law.” It covers contested and uncontested divorces, domestic violence issues, child abuse and neglect issues as they relate to divorce, and other related areas. Procedural discussions will focus on familiarization with Family Court forms and rules and the distinctions between uncontested and contested divorce procedures as well as post-decree matters. This course prepares the student to assist attorneys in the area of family law. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW141: Intellectual Property |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 141 prepares the student to assist a law firm or business in protecting the related intellectual property areas of copyright, trademark, and patent law. Due to the spread of internet and communication technologies, there is an increasing need for law firms and businesses to preserve their valuable intellectual property assets. The course will cover the methods by which each type of protection is created, the procedures to register or protect each, the duration of the rights, and how to protect the rights from infringement. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW145: Computer Applications in the Law Office |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 145 is designed to provide an overview and teach practical skills to students on various computer concepts, practical computer applications, and the use of technology in the legal environment. Topics include word processing, Internet research, electronic spreadsheet, the electronic courthouse, and legal-specific programs such as those for litigation support, timekeeping and billing, legal research, document generation, case organization and management. The class includes hands-on application activities. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in LAW 105 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 111., Coreq: - |
| LAW148: Legal Document Preparation |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 148 is an introductory course focusing on the basics of legal document preparation. It includes an overview of terminology, procedures, resources, and document preparation related to real estate, wills and estates, bankruptcy, business organizations, family law, litigation, torts, and contracts. This course includes hands-on instruction in the preparation of legal documents using word processing software and online forms. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Paralegal program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal program or acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Legal Secretary program; and a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 111; and credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or credit in or qualification for ESL 100., Coreq: - |
| LAW151: Estate Planning and Probate |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 151 trains the student in the principles and primary forms utilized in estate planning and probate in the State of Hawai‘i. Coverage includes testate and intestate succession, wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW166: Employment Law |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 166 provides an overview of the substantive law of employee and employer rights, and the various means by which paralegals can help ensure that employees and employers comply with their legal obligations. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW176: Criminal Law |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 176 provides an overview of the major legal issues of criminal procedure and substantive criminal law and how felony and non-felony cases make their way through the Hawai‘i criminal justice system. Pretrial motions, plea-bargaining, and sentencing issues will also be covered. This course also will give the student a basic understanding of how the criminal law is related to the separation of powers doctrine and the principle of federalism. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| LAW202: Legal Interviewing, Negotiating and Advocacy |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 202 is designed to sharpen verbal and written communication skills, interviewing techniques, and negotiation and advocacy strategies. Body language and beginning and advanced interviewing techniques will be covered. Dealing with different types of clients, including an emotional client and a reluctant client, will also be included. Negotiation, informed consent, and the authority to negotiate will be taught, as well as negotiation differences between large and small cases. In the advocacy area, direct and cross-examination techniques will be covered. Administrative hearings will be covered as paralegals can play an active role in advocacy in administrative hearings. Role playing and critical analysis will be used to assist in the development of appropriate skills. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Paralegal program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal program; and a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 111 or a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 136., Coreq: - |
| LAW203: Legal Writing |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 203 trains the student in the proper language and format for the drafting of legal documents, including demand letters, fact memos, and interrogatories. Emphasis will be on writing memoranda after completing necessary legal research. The ethics of legal writing will also be discussed. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Paralegal program or acceptance into the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal program; and a grade of C or higher in LAW 102., Coreq: - |
| LAW206: eDiscovery |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 206 focuses on the paralegal’s role in eDiscovery and effectively using software eDiscovery tools (document review database). It is designed with practical applications based on eDiscovery database navigation, provides students with hands-on database experience. Topics include processes and stages of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in relation to eDiscovery, vendors, careers, analytics, and how to use an eDiscovery review database during litigation. |
| Prereq: A grade of C or higher in LAW 111., Coreq: - |
| LAW212: Advanced Litigation |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 212 advances the student's knowledge and skills in assisting the trial attorney in civil litigation, including complex litigation, in the Hawai'i State and Federal courts. Specific areas of coverage include expert witnesses, medical malpractice, products liability, class actions, and contract law, with an emphasis on the role of the paralegal. |
| Prereq: Admitted into the Paralegal Associate in Science (AS) Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal; and a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 111. Prerequisites may be waived by the consent of instructor., Coreq: - |
| LAW236: Advanced Tort and Insurance Law |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 236 prepares the student to assist attorneys and corporations in tort and insurance law. It covers advanced theories of tort liability and defenses and the various types of insurance policies and their application to variouis claims. Training in the use of specific forms and procedures utilized in tort and insurance work in Hawai‘i is also incorporated. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Paralegal program and a grade of C or higher in LAW 136 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 203., Coreq: - |
| LAW282: Advanced Computer-Assisted Legal Research |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 282 trains the student in developing a working knowledge of the functions of the Lexis and/or Westlaw computerized legal research systems through hands-on experience with computers and through lectures regarding the theory of research methods. Both independent and group research activities are required. Coverage of other computer-based research databases is also provided. The course culminates in an independent computer-assisted research assignment. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Paralegal program and a grade of “C” or higher in LAW 102., Coreq: - |
| LAW293P: Cooperative Paralegal Education |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 293P is a capstone cooperative education course involving an employer and the college that integrates classroom learning with supervised practical experiences related to a paralegal career. This course provides opportunities that allow the student to apply and reinforce paralegal skills learned in Legal Education courses in an actual legal office environment. Students will also have the opportunity to analyze their general and technical work skills as well as the business of law as learned in their courses. Job search skills are also emphasized. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Associate in Science degree in Paralegal program and a grade of C or higher in LAW 101 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 105 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 145 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 148 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 202 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 203., Coreq: - |
| LAW293S: Cooperative Legal Secretary Education |
| Credits: 3 |
| LAW 293S is a capstone cooperative education course involving an employer and the college that integrates classroom learning with supervised practical experiences related to a legal secretary career. This course provides opportunities that allow the student to apply and reinforce legal secretary skills learned in Legal Education courses in an actual legal office environment. Students will also have the opportunity to analyze their general and technical work skills as well as the business of law as learned in their courses. Job search skills are also emphasized. |
| Prereq: Acceptance into the Certificate of Competence in Legal Secretary program and a grade of C or higher in LAW 105 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 145 and a grade of C or higher in LAW 148., Coreq: - |
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