LawShelf Educational Media
Overview
LawShelf Educational Media, an NCCRS member since June 2021, is a project of National Paralegal College founded in 2017 to help students, professionals and members of the public learn about the law in a manner that’s concise, engaging and effective. LawShelf leverages the legal expertise of the NPC faculty and its two decades of experience in online education to produce both high-quality video and written content. We are on a continuing mission to make the law accessible for everyone and continuously update our content.
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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Accounting - LawShelf Educational Media
Alternative Dispute Resolution - LawShelf Educational Media
Business Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Civil Litigation - LawShelf Educational Media
Commercial and Banking Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Contract Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Criminal Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Domestic Relations Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Elder Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Employment Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Finance- LawShelf Educational Media
Government and Civics - LawShelf Educational Media
Health Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Intellectual Property Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Real Property Law- LawShelf Educational Media
Taxation - LawShelf Educational Media
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Course Categories
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Accounting - LawShelf Educational Media
Version 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - December 2022. Version 2: January 2023 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: read and analyze balance sheets, determine and explain the significance of each entry; engage in accounting work, including the processes of matching, calculating credits and debits, cash flows, depreciation and other accounting skills; apply the basic rules of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); and utilize various quantitative tools in the accounting toolbox, including ratio analyses, determining profitability and company valuation. Version 2: Same as version 1, and includes: use the basic rules of accounting to analyze how various business practices and tactics will affect a company’s accounting system and financial performance indicators; and describe the principle of revenue recognition and apply those principles to business practices under the accrual method of accounting used by major companies.
Version 1: This course teaches students the most important principles in accounting. It covers the accounting process, balance sheets, cash flow analysis, record-keeping and inventory keeping, different types of ratio analyses and their rules and uses, and surveys the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Version 2: Same as version 1, includes additional scholarly readings, case studies and expanded final exam.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Business or Business Management (6/21). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business or Business Management (12/23 administrative review).
Alternative Dispute Resolution - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe the goals of alternative dispute resolution and the advantages of various ADR mechanisms over litigation; Distinguish between the various methods of alternative dispute resolution and determine the strengths and weaknesses of each; Apply the rules governing arbitration, including the Uniform Arbitration Act and the Federal Arbitration Act; Incorporate alternative dispute resolution clauses into contracts; Describe the process of enforcing arbitration awards in state and federal court.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution course is a primer in methods by which legal disputes can be resolved without litigation, both by the parties themselves and under the auspices of the justice system. The course focuses on the three major avenues of resolving disputes outside of litigation: negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. It also covers major ADR legislation, such as the Federal Arbitration Act, and how arbitration awards can be enforced in court.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Insurance Law and Arbitration (6/21).
Business Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Version 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - November 2021. Version 2: December 2021 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Apply the “automatic stay” rules to determine when creditors are prohibited from contacting debtors and stopped from bringing enforcement actions against debtors who have filed for bankruptcy protection; Describe the bankruptcy processes under the most common types of bankruptcies, under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code; Determine which debts can and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy; Apply the rules of approving, modifying, discharging and objecting to bankruptcy proceedings; Assist in the preparation and filing of bankruptcy petitions and in the schedules and other documents relevant to a bankruptcy proceeding.
Version 1: This course covers the basics of bankruptcy law and focuses on the most common forms of bankruptcy and most important rules. The course opens by looking at the structure of the bankruptcy code, the system of bankruptcy courts and roles of federal and state law in the bankruptcy process. It also looks at the roles of the debtor, the creditors, the court, and the bankruptcy trustee. Version 2: Same as version 1 with expanded assessments including case studies.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Legal Technology, Legal Environment and Paralegal Studies (6/21). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Technology, Legal Environment and Paralegal Studies (11/21 Administrative Review).
Various (self-study, self-paced)
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe various business entities and distinguish between them; Choose the most appropriate business entity for a business organization, based on a wide variety of factors; Differentiate between liabilities, rights, tax implications, etc., of partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and other business entities; Determine whether an organization is eligible for S Corporation status and describe the ramifications of an S Corporation election; and Discuss the process of taking a company public and the additional regulations that public companies are subject to.
This course introduces students to the wide array of business forms, discusses how to create specific business entities, and explains the benefits and pitfalls of each type of business organization. This course also discusses the types of business entities, the state and federal laws that impact business formation, and the factors an entrepreneur should consider prior to forming a business such as: liability, ownership, costs, taxation, and transferability of ownership interests. It also covers factors relevant to various forms of business organizations.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Business, or Business Management (6/21).
Varies (self-study).
July 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Distinguish between a merger and an acquisition and describe each; Apply laws and regulations that apply to mergers, including securities laws; Describe antitrust laws that are applicable to the merger process and apply them to mergers and acquisitions; Identify issues and procedures relevant to mergers and acquisitions and how they are carried out; Illustrate the process of the hostile takeover and the various circumstances that make it possible, and explain the possible defenses available to the management of the targeted company.
Major topics taught in this course include: mergers, acquisitions, antitrust laws, hostile takeovers, hostile takeover defenses, poison pills, private company mergers and post-transactional issues after mergers and acquisitions. It is suggested that students take Business Organizations (BUS-101), prior to Mergers and Acquisitions (BUS-301).
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business, Paralegal Studies, or Legal Environments (6/21) (6/22 administrative review).
Varies, self-study.
July 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Determine whether an organization is eligible for and governed by nonprofit status; Describe how nonprofit organizations are incorporated and dissolved; Apply statutes and regulations that govern nonprofit management and activities; Explain how nonprofit organizations are governed; Describe the powers of directors and officers of nonprofit organizations.
Major topics taught in this course include: non-profit organizations, structures under which nonprofits operate, distinctions between non-profit and for-profit organizations, governance, taxation and compensation of employees in non-profit organizations.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Administration or Accounting (6/21) (6/22 administrative review).
Varies, self-study.
July 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe the securities laws that are most instrumental in regulating the behavior of publicly traded corporations; Determine which types of instruments are subject to securities laws and regulations; Distinguish between IPOs, exempt offerings, and re-sale of securities and discuss the rules applicable to each; Apply federal laws that criminalize securities fraud and insider trading.
Major topics taught in this course include: federal and state regulation of securities, buying and selling securities, public offerings, stock exchanges, listing, IPOs, disclosures, securities fraud and insider trading. It is suggested that students complete Business Organizations (BUS-101) prior to this course.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business or Business Law (6/21) (6/22 administrative review).
Varied, self-study.
July 2022 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe the roles of stocks and stock instruments in establishing ownership of corporations; Delineate the rights of stockholders, such as the right to vote, to receive dividends, and to inspect the company’s financial records; Explain the mechanisms by which stocks are transferred; Apply the tax rules that are relevant to stock ownership and transfer, both while living and upon death.
Major topics taught in this course include: stocks, stock registration, stock ownership and transfer, shareholder rights, shareholder voting, liability of and to shareholders and tax implications of stock transfers. It is suggested students complete Business Organizations (BUS-101) prior to this course.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business or Business Law (6/21) (6/22 administrative review).
Civil Litigation - LawShelf Educational Media
Versions 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - November 2021. Version 2: December 2021 - Present.
Versions 1 and 2: Describe the structure of the American court system, including the roles of the federal and state court systems; Apply the rules of jurisdiction and venue; Define and describe the various types of pleadings and parties relevant to a civil action; Explain the rules and procedures relevant to a civil case, including jury selection, burden of proof, presentation of evidence, and jury instructions; Determine the available steps after a judgment is rendered in a civil case.
Version 1: This course is a survey of the civil litigation process, from the filing through appeals. In addition to the mechanics of the civil litigation system, the course includes an overview of the American court system, both on the state and federal levels. It also focuses on questions of jurisdiction and venue. Version 2: Same as version 1 with expanded academic readings and assessments including case studies.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in American Courts, Judicial Systems, or Administration of Justice (6/21). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in American Courts, Judicial Systems, or Administration of Justice (11/21 administrative review).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe the goals behind the discovery rules and the timing of the discovery process; Apply appropriate privileges and other limitations that can be used to shield information from discovery requests; Identify information subject to mandatory disclosure rules; Explain how Rule 26 of the federal rules of civil procedure works to mandate disclosures from the parties in litigation; Differentiate between types of depositions and their purposes; Apply the rules governing various discovery devices, including depositions, requests for production and interrogatories.
This course focuses on the discovery process in civil litigation, by which parties conduct their investigations and find evidence to be used at trial. The course covers the goals behind the discovery rules and the timing of the process. The Discovery in Civil Litigation course also highlights the various available discovery processes, such as: depositions, interrogatories, and requests for production.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Technology. Civil Procedure, Insurance Investigations, or Civil Aspects of Law Enforcement (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Define “electronically stored information” in many of its forms; explain the technologies involved in storing and retrieving electronic information; apply the rules of civil procedure to electronic information; apply the proportionality rule and other rules unique to e-discovery; Determine the extent with which information sought and recovered during the e-discovery process is admissible at trial.
The E-Discovery course offers a cutting-edge look into the legal and technological factors that impact the electronic discovery process in civil litigation. It explains the basic technologies involved in electronically stored information and retrieval of that information. It also applies the rules of civil procedure as they relate to electronically stored information and the extent to which those rules govern E-Discovery.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Technology or Paralegal Studies (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Research and apply the rules of evidence as they relate to various trial situations; Determine whether evidence is relevant to a given situation and whether it is barred by character evidence rules; Apply the rules of hearsay to determine whether testimony is hearsay and/or whether a hearsay exception applies; Evaluate whether opinion testimony should be admissible from a layperson and/or from an expert in a given circumstance.
The Evidence course looks at the tapestry of rules that govern what information can be presented during criminal and civil proceedings. The course focuses primarily on the Federal Rules of Evidence. Covered topics include relevance, character evidence, hearsay, witness testimony, the original documents rule, and many others.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Technology, Criminal Evidence, or Paralegal Studies (6/21).
Commercial and Banking Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Versions 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - November 2021. Version 2: December 2021 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Define negotiable instruments and differentiate between the various types of instruments; Determine the liabilities and responsibilities of various parties to instruments and notes; Describe the process of settling and collecting on a check; Apply the UCC rules on electronic fund transfers, credit and debit cards; Explain letters of credit and the UCC rules and regulations that govern them.
Version 1: The Commercial Payments course is a comprehensive course on Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Banking Law. It focuses on the laws under the UCC’s Articles 3, 4, and 5 that affect commercial paper, negotiable instruments, and other payment systems. Version 2: Same as version 1 with expanded academic readings and assessments including case studies.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Business Transactions, Secured Transactions, or Banking Laws (6/21). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Transactions, Secured Transactions, or Banking Laws (11/21 administrative review).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe the steps that have been taken by federal and state governments to protect consumers; Apply provisions in the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Opportunity Credit Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws to fact patterns; Determine whether advertisements and telephone solicitations are deceptive or otherwise illegal; Explain which disclosures are necessary in consumer credit transactions to satisfy various federal laws and regulations.
The Consumer Protection course takes an in-depth look at the multitudes of steps that have been taken to protect consumers from predatory practices of lenders, sellers, and other participants in the marketplace. The course focuses on the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Opportunity Credit Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other state and federal laws that protect consumers.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Technology, Introduction to Consumerism, Banking Laws, or Finance (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: discuss the areas of law most relevant to online activity and transactions; apply the laws of copyrights and trademarks to content posted online; identify torts and crimes that may apply to certain online activity; apply the constitutional protections of freedom of speech (and similar freedoms) to online activity.
The Cyber Law course focuses on a variety of legal topics as they relate to online communications, agreements, and transactions. It covers components of contract, tort, criminal, intellectual property, and constitutional law.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Cyber Law (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: apply contract law to e-commerce transactions; describe various privacy protections the protect details of online activity and transactions; explain the regulations that protect consumers from spam, spyware and other online hazards; determine when states may and may not tax online transactions and provide a summary of the general state laws in this area; describe samples of state and federal regulations of online transactions.
The E-Commerce Regulation course focuses on regulations that protect consumers in the online marketplace. The course covers protection of privacy for online transactions. It also focuses on taxation and regulation of online transactions.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in E-Commerce, Commercial and Banking Law (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Explain the role of insurance in the economy and legal landscape; List and explain the roles of many types of insurance; Describe the process of filing and completing insurance claims; Define the various types of life insurance and differentiate between them; Apply many state and federal laws that regulate the insurance industry.
The Insurance Law course looks at the rules that govern many kinds of insurance and introduces students to the purposes that insurance fulfills and the regulatory landscape against which it is governed. It covers the regulation of insurance and discussions of many types of insurance, including health, life, fire, casualty, and automobile insurance.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Insurance Education, or Automobile, Personal and Commercial Insurance Laws (6/21).
Versions 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced)
Version 1: June 2021 - November 2021. Version 2: December 2021 - Present.
Versions 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Determine whether a contract is governed by UCC Article 2; Evaluate whether a contract for the sale of goods has been formed based on a given set of communication and determine which provisions apply, assuming a valid contract has been formed; Determine which warranty or warranties apply to a contract for the sale of goods and the ramifications of that warranty; Apply the mirror image, repudiation, and other rules relevant to contracts for the sale of goods to given situations; Prescribe the appropriate remedy in the case of a breached contract for the sale of goods.
Version 1: The Sales of Goods course comprehensively covers contracts for the sale of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The course covers the scope of UCC coverage, transactional elements of the formation of sales contracts, warranties on sales of goods, breached contracts for the sales of goods and remedies. Version 2: Same as version 1 with expanded academic readings and assessments including case studies.
Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Business, Management, or Paralegal Studies (6/21).Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business, Management, or Paralegal Studies (11/21 administrative review).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the role of the UCC Article 9 in governing transactions secured by collateral; Distinguish between the types of security interests and explain how each can be perfected; Determine which security interest has priority when multiple creditors are secured by the same collateral; Allocate proceeds from the sale of collateral amongst secured creditors; Explain the process of default on security interests and the process of repossession.
The Secured Transactions course focuses on loans secured by collateral in the form of movable property; the counterpart to mortgages, which are loans secured by real estate. Secured transactions are governed by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and therefore the focus of this course is on the provisions of the UCC. The course also focuses on examples and case studies.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Commercial and Banking Law (6/21).
Contract Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Determine whether a contract has been formed on given facts by analyzing whether legally binding offer and acceptance have been achieved; Apply the contract requirement of consideration to determine whether a contract can be enforced; Describe available contract defenses and determine whether they are available in given cases; Analyze whether a contract has been successfully performed or breached in a given case; Identify the appropriate contract remedies in various breach of contract cases. Discuss the preliminary concerns that apply to all contract drafting projects; Describe the steps involved in negotiating and drafting contractual agreements; Identify and describe the purposes of many common contract provisions.
This course covers the basic principles of contract law. Topics include contract formation, consideration, promissory estoppel, contract defenses and remedies. Each subject is covered in the depth calculated to give students exposure to the most commonly applied areas of law in this field. The course also looks at various common contract provisions and discusses how to adapt them for specific situations.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business, Business Law, Accounting, Management, or Paralegal Studies (6/21).
Criminal Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the purposes and policy reasons behind the criminal justice system; Determine whether sufficient actus reus and mens rea exist in a given case for a person to be criminally prosecuted; Apply the common law elements for various crimes; Apply the elements of various crimes as they differ from the common law elements in many jurisdictions; Determine whether defenses to criminal charges apply to given fact patterns.
The Basics of Criminal Law course surveys crimes and their punishments under the state and federal justice systems in the United States. The course focuses on the natures and elements of the most common crimes and criminal law defenses. It focuses on the sources of criminal law, including state statutes, case law, and the Model Penal Code.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the search and seizure limitations under the Fourth Amendment, including selected case law; Determine where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists and whether it exists in a given case; Ensure that all of the prerequisites for a valid search warrant are satisfied; Determine whether an exception to the warrant requirement applies; and Apply the Fourth Amendment rules to digital information and digital searches.
The Search and Seizure course looks at the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and seizures and its warrant requirement. It covers the Constitutional warrant requirement and the exceptions to the warrant requirement. The course also provides in-depth coverage of where a “reasonable expectation of privacy” applies, thereby implicating the Fourth Amendment.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Differentiate between various types of fraud such as mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, computer fraud and securities fraud; Apply the rules against making false statements, including under federal statute 18 USC § 1001 and under perjury laws; Apply the rules of obstruction of justice, witness tampering, bribery and other offenses against the judicial system; Determine whether a white-collar crime has been committed, and which one, based on fact patterns; Define racketeering and explain how racketeering statutes have been used to combat criminal organizations.
This course focuses on the criminal laws that relate to crimes that typically do not feature violence or force. It looks at many categories of these crimes that are punished on the federal and state levels. The course looks at the distinction between corporate liability and personal liability for criminal actions. It also covers how various white-collar crimes are punished.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice (6/21).
Domestic Relations Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the variety of domestic relations laws that come into play when a marriage legally ends to determine the disposition of the marital property; Differentiate among the different types of spousal support; Identify and analyze the factors used in calculating spousal support; Describe how the federal government enforces child support orders across state lines; Explain the differences between physical and legal custody and how and why they are bifurcated; Articulate the “best interests of child” standard and explain how it is applied; Discuss the differences between sole custody and joint custody and learn about how each are determined and awarded by the court; Analyze a non-custodial parent’s visitation rights and describe how a court sets a visitation schedule; Explore interstate and international child custody cases and apply federal laws that address child abduction.
This course looks at the history of alimony and child support and the evolution of both concepts over time. The course covers jurisdiction and at federal and interstate support mechanisms and institutions that have been developed to make enforcing support orders easier. It also covers the basics of child custody and visitation rights awarded to non-custodial parents, detailing the definitions and ramifications of sole custody and joint custody. It also explains enforcing and modifying custody orders and the mechanisms of preventing parental kidnapping on the state, federal and international levels.
In the associate / certificate degree category, 3 semester hours in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Family Law (6/21).
Elder Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe ERISA’s history and purpose; Describe ERISA’s structure and application, including the fiduciary duties it establishes; Analyze the treatment of qualified retirement plans under ERISA; Differentiate between the types of retirement plans that ERISA covers; Explain how ERISA applies to health insurance plans and other employer-sponsored benefits related to the health and welfare of employees.
This course focuses on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, better known as ERISA. It covers the rules governing retirement accounts, welfare plans, and other employee benefits. The course looks at the employer’s responsibilities under ERISA and the nuts and bolts of ensuring the compliance of qualified plans with federal regulation.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Estate Planning, Employee Benefits, Taxation, Financial Planning, Legal Studies, or Human Resources (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December, 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the documents needed after death to commence a probate proceeding; Explain the process of preparing and filing a probate petition; Analyze when probate is necessary, and what types of assets do not require probate; Discuss the various types of administration proceedings that are necessary, depending on the nature of the estate; Identify matters of dispute that an executor may be responsible to resolve; Set forth the steps necessary to close an estate.
This course focuses on the steps necessary to administer the estate of a deceased person. The course details the process from the initial steps to be taken immediately after death through the closing of the estate. The course identifies the documents needed to file a probate petition, discusses the probate and administration process, and covers resolving disputes and successfully completing the estate administration process.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Estate Planning, Financial Management, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or as an elective in Business (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the importance of Social Security to the United States; Discuss the retirement benefits program provided by Social Security; Describe how Social Security provides financial benefits to those who are unable to work due to a physical injury or mental disability; List and explain the benefits available to the family members of social security beneficiaries; Discuss the process of appealing a Social Security Administration decision on benefits and describe the four levels of appeal available to applicants; Determine whether someone is eligible for Medicare; Describe the four parts of Medicare coverage; Differentiate among the variety of plans in which a Medicare recipient may enroll and what coverage each plan provides for services and medications; Determine the costs of services covered under Medicare Parts A, B and D.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of social security and Medicare. It focuses on how social security and Medicare taxes are collected and on the retirement and disability benefits provided. The course also discusses benefits for family members and how and when adverse social security findings can be challenged or appealed. The Medicare section of the course defines Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, explains the roles of each, and discusses the rules that apply to each Part. The course also discusses the different types of Medicare plans available and the coverage for services each provides.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Estate Planning, Employee Benefits, Financial Planning, Legal Studies, or Human Resources (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Discuss the nature of trusts and the parties to trusts; Differentiate between revocable living trusts, irrevocable living trusts, and testamentary trusts; Identify the assets that transfers to trusts can and cannot protect from creditors; Outline how trusts can be used to plan for potential disability and for the benefit of people that have disabilities; Apply transfer tax rules to determine how trusts can be used as part of effective transfer tax planning.
This course discusses trusts and the benefits they can bestow. It looks at the most common types of trusts and the most important and common provisions that go into them. The course methodically looks at the various problems that trusts can solve and how they solve them. These include transfer taxes, benefits planning, creditor protection, and holding assets for disabled beneficiaries.
In the upper division baccalaureate OR graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Estate Planning, or Legal Studies (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Define the term, “will” and explain its role in distributing property to its beneficiaries; Determine whether a will has been validly drafted and executed based on the circumstances; Explain the various types of provisions by which wills dispose of assets; Discuss the roles of the fiduciaries that are appointed under a will; Discuss the tax features inherent in many wills; Describe various types of common testamentary trusts.
The Wills course explains in depth the device that allows people to transfer assets after death; an exception to the general rule that gifts can only be given by living people. The course covers what a will is, how it is drafted and executed, its most common provisions, and the roles of the people administering the will and estate.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Estate Planning, or Legal Studies (6/21).
Employment Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: describe what information employers are permitted and not permitted to request from applicants; identify when short-term absences from work, aside from injury or illness, are protected under federal law; delineate the special wage and hour requirements mandated for workers under age 18; apply rules that govern employee screening, training, hiring and firing; describe the “constructive discharge rule”; analyze the responsibilities of an employee who leaves a job; determine what post-employment compensation and/or benefits discharged employees may be entitled to.
This course provides a survey of the employment process and focuses on the most common issues that employers and potential employees face in the process. It covers the hiring process, training, screening, compensation and benefits, as well as the topics of time off and vacations. It also focuses on transitioning between jobs, including notice, termination, compensation, benefits, references, resignation and contractual liability. Finally, it looks at the responsibilities of an employee who leaves a job and post-employment compensation and benefits.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Employment Law (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: describe how the National Labor Relations Act came to be promulgated, and what it accomplished; explain how the National Labor Relations Board oversees the enforcement and administration of the Act; identify the restrictions the Act places on how employers may interact with their employees; describe the process of union formation and how a union can petition the National Labor Relations Board for certification; discuss the nuanced relationship between labor unions and non-member employees within a unionized workforce; Identify and analyze the laws, implementing regulations, and judicial decisions that dictate the form and function of collective bargaining in the modern workplace.
This course focuses on the rights of employees, employers, and labor unions to negotiate workplace salaries, benefits, and conditions. The course primarily focuses on the structure of the National Labor Relations Act, a federal law aimed at standardizing and regulating union formation and labor relations across the country, and on the National Labor Relations Board that it established.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Labor Relations (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the federal and state laws that protect employees from discrimination, retaliation and other maltreatment by their employers; Describe when Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to employers; Differentiate between disparate treatment and disparate impact discrimination claims; Identify sources of protection against employment discrimination beyond the Civil Rights Act; Analyze the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 with regard to employment; Apply the “reasonable accommodations” requirement under the ADA.
The Protections for Employees course looks at federal and state laws that protect employees from discrimination, retaliation and other maltreatment by their employers. It also helps employers understand what is expected of them under the law and how to avoid potential litigation and liability.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Employment Law II (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: identify the elements an injured worker must present in a workers’ compensation claim; differentiate between the tests that have been developed to determine whether an injury was employment related; differentiate between four types of benefits: temporary disability, permanent disability, medical, and death benefits; articulate the difference between scheduled and non-scheduled injuries; describe “aggravation” and explain how a claimant can prove aggravation of a pre-existing condition.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of workers’ compensation law. Though workers’ compensation law varies from state to state, the course discusses trends and general rules that apply throughout the country. The course covers workers compensation claims and benefits as well as focusing on allowable benefits for scheduled and non-scheduled injuries.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Workers' Compensation Law (6/21).
Finance- LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe methods by which corporations can raise capital; Discuss the steps that are necessary to complete the initial public offering process; Determine whether a company is ready and advised to engage in the registration and IPO process; Apply various federal and state securities rules; Distinguish between public and private offerings and explain the significance of those differences, both in legal and practical aspects.
The Corporate Finance Law course focuses on the legal aspects of the ways in which businesses raise capital through various methods. It covers the initial public offering, private offerings, and focuses on the state and federal laws that regulate corporate finance.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Law, Corporate Transactions, or Corporate Credit Management (6/21).
Government and Civics - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Describe the three functions federal agencies generally perform; Define “enabling act” and explain its significance in administrative law; Articulate the procedures employed by administrative agencies and the due process limitations on what these agencies may do; Explain the process of administrative rulemaking and the procedures by which an agency adopts new rules; Describe the extent to which people can sue administrative actors in their capacities as agents of state and federal governments.
This course covers how federal agencies are created, the scope of their authorities, and the processes by which they are required to operate under the Administrative Procedures Act. It covers the establishing, delegating and running of administrative agencies which clarify, enforce, and sometimes even adjudicate federal law.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Environment or Paralegal Studies (6/21).
Version 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - November 2021. Version 2: December 2021 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Differentiate between the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act; Articulate how these laws are administered by the Environmental Protection Agency; Describe how the Clean Air Act has played a critical role in improving and maintaining air quality nationwide; Describe the common law foundation for environmental actions based on trespass, public nuisance, private nuisance, and strict liability; Explain how the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act form the backbone of our nation’s system of environmental protection; Explain how anti—SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation,) laws protect people who file lawsuits against big companies for environmental and other injuries.
Version 1: This course takes the student through the federal laws and regulations that seek to protect our environment. It discusses landmark legislation such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act, as well as how these laws are administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. Version 2: Same as version 1 with expanded academic readings and assessments including case studies.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Introduction to Environmental Law, Environmental Studies and Environmental Protection (6/21). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Environmental Law, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or Environmental Protection (11/21 administrative review).
Versions 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - May 2022. Version 2: June 2022 - Present.
Version 1:Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Explain the structure of US immigration law and the continuing economic and social forces that affect it; Discuss the roles of the different branches of government and why immigration law is almost exclusively in the federal sphere; Identify and describe the federal statutes that govern immigration law; Describe how U.S. immigration law impacts immigrants who seek to enter the country on a temporary basis; Explain how foreign nationals who seek to come to the United States on a legal immigrant basis can do so under the provisions of US immigration laws; Describe how lawful permanent residents can become US citizens through the process of naturalization. Version 2: Expanded to include: Analyze the extent to which irregularities in the application process could result in denial and/or revocation of a naturalization application or process.
Version 1: This course is a survey of immigration law. The course will discuss the meaning and ramification of different categories of immigration status including: illegal entrants, legal non-immigrant entrants, lawful permanent residents, and naturalized citizens. Version 2: Expanded to include case studies that delve into the subjects of revoking naturalization due to irregularities in the application process and/or alleged fraud during the naturalization application process.
Version 1: In the associate / certificate degree category, 2 semester hours in Homeland Security, or Legal Technology (6/21). Version 2: In the associate / certificate degree category, 3 semester hours in Homeland Security, or Legal Technology (6/22 administrative review).
Versions 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - May 2022. Version 2: June 2022 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Explain what the Model Rules of Professional Conduct are and why they are the most important source of the rules governing lawyers across the country; Analyze the attorney-client relationship, how it is formed, and the duties attorneys owe to their clients; Describe the attorney’s duties to each of: the court, the opposing parties, other unrepresented parties, and nonparties to the litigation; Utilize the conflict of interest rules to recognize situations that could cause conflicting loyalties; Navigate the ethical issues related to the business of law. Articulate ethical versus non-ethical practices relating to: advertising, soliciting clients, fee structures, and fee-splitting between attorneys and between attorneys and non-attorneys. Version 2: Expanded to include: Analyze the merits of specific legal ethics complaints brought against attorneys based on a variety of ethics rules.
Version 1: This course looks at the responsibilities of legal professionals to defend their clients and to preserve the integrity of the justice system. While the course is mainly based on rules applicable to attorneys, non-attorney legal professionals who work with attorneys are also indirectly bound by them. A non-attorney misfeasance can bring severe consequences for supervising attorneys and organizations. Version 2: Expanded to include case studies that focus complaints against attorneys on alleged ethics violations, including misleading advertising, violation of confidentiality rules, conflicts of interest and unauthorized practice of law.
Version 1: In the associate /certificate degree category, 2 semester hours in Legal Ethics, Business Ethics, or Philosophy of Ethics (6/21). Version 2: In the associate /certificate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Ethics, Business Ethics, Paralegal Studies elective or Philosophy of Ethics (6/22 administrative review).
Versions 1 and 2: Various (self-study, self-paced).
Version 1: June 2021 - May 2022. Version 2: June 2022 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Differentiate among levels of scrutiny a court will employ when dealing with a discriminatory law or government action; Articulate the difference between the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause and Equal Protection Clause; Distinguish between the 5th Amendment’s Due Process Clause and the 14th Amendment’s Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses; Discuss the federal protections against religious discrimination; Use the Supreme Court’s three-factor test to consider whether a federal statute grants a claimant an enforceable right for a Section 1983 action. Version 2: Expanded to include: Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of civil rights lawsuits brought against government agencies.
Version 1: This course focuses on the rights of all Americans under the federal and state Constitutions and laws. The course surveys the framework of these rights and goes into many specifics, including the rights to equal protection, due process, and freedom of religion. The course also touches on some other fundamental rights, including rights under the First Amendment. Version 2: Expanded to include case studies that focus on lawsuits against public institutions for alleged discrimination, due process violations and limitations on free expression.
Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate, 2 semester hours in Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, or Criminal Justice (6/21). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate, 3 semester hours in Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, or Criminal Justice (6/22 administrative review).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain the ways in which government may regulate speech; Examine the categories of protected speech such as political, religious, artistic, and hate speech, and explain why these types of speech are protected under the First Amendment; Discuss how and why the Supreme Court has determined that certain categories of speech such as, incitement, fighting words and obscenity, are deemed unprotected; Explain the allowable restrictions on political speech and protest; Differentiate between the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment; Discuss the differences between religious beliefs and religious practices, and how the law regulates them differently; Articulate the three principles that guide the assessment of the constitutionality of laws or actions allegedly infringing on the free exercise clause.
This course focuses on the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution, including freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. The course covers when those freedoms can be limited and under what circumstances. It also focuses on the “establishment of religion” clause, which prohibits the government from “establishing” a national religion and the “free exercise” clause that prevents the government from prohibiting the free exercise of religion.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Civil Rights or Civil Liberties (6/21) (11/21 administrative review).
Health Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Define health insurance and describe the types of health insurance plans; Identify and describe standard policy terms and provisions of health insurance plans; Analyze the scope of health insurance coverage, including policy exclusions and determine whether certain diseases or treatments are covered or excluded by a policy; Describe the federal and state laws that regulate the health insurance industry; Explain how pre-existing conditions are treated in the health insurance landscape; Define rescission of a health insurance policy and describe what a person can do to fight against “improper” rescission.
This course looks at the complex regulatory framework of Health Insurance, the primary driver of the healthcare industry which accounts for almost one fifth of the American economy. The course covers the different types of health insurance plans, policy terms and provisions, and the processes of health insurance claims and denials.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Health Insurance Law (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Discuss HIPAA, its purposes and its most commonly applied features and rules; Apply the “Privacy Rule” under HIPAA to given pieces of information; Describe the mechanisms by which HIPAA can be enforced through lawsuits and administrative actions; Differentiate the roles of the federal and state governments in health records regulation; Describe the minimum required medical records retention policies applicable under federal law.
The Health Records and Privacy course focuses on healthcare records legislation, most importantly, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The course presents an overview of HIPAA and then discusses the Privacy Rule and what information must be safeguarded under the legislation. It also covers remedies for unauthorized disclosures, record retention policies, and requirements for healthcare providers.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Health Insurance Law (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: analyze the legal and ethical considerations involved in drug development; characterize some of the scientific and commercial features inherent in the pharmaceutical industry that may present legal and/or ethical challenges; identify improper pharmaceutical promotion and marketing practices; and describe the mechanisms the FDA has developed by which drugs that treat serious illnesses can be made available to consumers.
This course looks at the landscape of how the drug development process is regulated and at some of the most important regulations. Drug development and marketing is, of course, the lifeblood of the pharmaceutical industry. More than 4.7 million Americans work in the pharmaceutical industry and more than 16 million work in healthcare.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Health Insurance Law (6/21).
Intellectual Property Law - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Define copyrights and explain how they are protected by federal law; Describe actions that constitute copyright infringement and remedies may be available when infringement occurs; Discuss the key purposes of copyright law; Distinguish between copyrightable expressions and non-copyrightable ideas; Analyze copyright issues that commonly arise from online activity; Explain how to build on a copyrighted work in a permissible way; Articulate how the law allows for the transfer and licensing of copyrights; Identify which actions could constitute copyright infringement and what a copyright owner must prove to prevent illegal use of their copyright; Discuss the defenses an alleged copyright infringer can raise in response to a claim of copyright infringement.
This course focuses on copyright law and copyright protection. A copyright is an intellectual property device that protects a creative work from duplication if it is fixed in a tangible medium. The course looks at the types of works that can be protected by copyright law and discusses federal copyright law as set forth in Title 17 of the United States Code. It then moves to enforcement of copyrights and explains when the holder lacks the ability to enforce copyrights. It looks at the ways a copyright is protected, how to build on a copyrighted work, the transfer and licensing of copyrights, and copyright infringement.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business, Management, or Paralegal Studies (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December, 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Discuss the role of patents in the landscape of intellectual property law; Differentiate between utility patents, design patents, and plant patents; Describe of the role of the patent attorney; Explain how to execute patent searches, applications, and maintenance in the patent application process; Apply the remedies available for patent infringement to the appropriate circumstances.
This course focuses on of patent law, including the role of patents in the landscape of intellectual property. The course includes patent requirements, patent procedure and enforcement.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Intellectual Property Law (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Differentiate between trademarks and other forms of intellectual property; Define what constitutes a trademark; Identify and explain the significance of the symbols that may be used to indicate claimed trademarks; Describe the process of registering and protecting the various marks covered by trademark protection; Explain the requirement of “distinctiveness,” for something to be covered by trademark protection; Articulate the remedies that may be available to trademark owners in cases of trademark infringement.
This course focuses on Trademark Law- the legal mechanisms available to protect distinctive logos, slogans, and other visual marks associated with products from unauthorized use. The course covers trademark requirements, the registration process, infringement, and enforcement.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Intellectual Property Law (6/21).
Real Property Law- LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the roles of brokers and attorneys in real estate transactions; Identify different real estate financing strategies and differentiate between them; Analyze and explain common contractual terms found in real estate contracts and mortgage agreements; Describe the federal and state-imposed limits on foreclosure; Explain the process of conducting due diligence and its significance; Differentiate between types of deeds and explain the features of each; Describe the mortgage application process; Identify the steps buyers should take to prepare for the mortgage application process; Differentiate between mortgages such as fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, and balloon-payment mortgages; Distinguish between the three types of recording statutes: race, notice, and race-notice; Identify the laws that prevent discrimination and ensure equal opportunity in mortgage lending.
This course discusses the purchase and financing of real estate, due diligence in real estate transactions, property ownership and rights, and the unique challenges associated with common property ownership. Also discussed in this course, is the role of a real estate broker, real estate financing, common aspects of real estate contracts, and a look at mortgages and foreclosures. The mortgages section of the course covers the concepts, documents, and regulations that are important to transactions wherein land is used to secure a purchase loan. It discusses disclosures, document execution, closing procedure, consumer protection laws, default and foreclosure.
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Real Property (6/21) (11/21 administrative review).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Analyze the legal protections of property rights that owners of subsurface mineral and petroleum resources possess; Identify the groundwork for dormant mineral acts under the law; Articulate the functions and necessity of granting clauses and habendum clauses in mineral leases; Describe how mineral leases differ from other real property leases; Explain how the federal government manages private exploration and extraction of publicly managed natural resources.
This course focuses on the ownership, exploration, and accessing of subterranean resources. It looks at the development of oil, gas, and mineral law and discusses applicable common law rules including the rule of capture and the doctrine of correlative rights. The course focuses on mineral rights, subsurface rights, extractions, and the legal aspects of contracts to allow all of these.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Law, Management, or Paralegal Studies (6/21).
Taxation - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
June 2021 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe how income is calculated and taxed on the federal level; provide examples of “fringe benefits” that are taxable as additional income to an employee; distinguish between property transactions that are long- and short-term capital transactions and those transactions that would constitute ordinary income if gain were recognized; describe the difference between standard deductions and itemized deductions and apply the rules pertaining to each; describe the purpose and impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; apply the alternative minimum tax rules.
This course provides an overview of how income is calculated and taxed on the federal level. It surveys income determinations, including what would be considered income even though it is not in one’s paycheck. Also covered are tax credits, deductions and taxation of business entities.
In the lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Accounting or Federal Income Taxation (6/21).
Torts and Personal Injury - LawShelf Educational Media
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Define the torts of battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and trespass; Differentiate between the torts of trespass to chattel and conversion; Distinguish between public and private nuisance and explain them both; List the elements of negligence and apply them to given cases; Identify potential tortious interferences with contracts, misrepresentation, and malicious prosecution cases; Pinpoint the different defenses to torts and demonstrate when they may apply.
The Intentional and Negligence Torts course introduces students to the most common torts and the bases upon which personal injury actions arise. It covers a variety of intentional torts and their elements as well as the caveats and limitations of various tort actions.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Principles, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Law, Human Resource Management, or Business Management (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December, 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the process of initiating a class action lawsuit and the requirements to be considered a “class”; Articulate the differences between mass accident cases, toxic tort cases, and other mass tort cases; Explain how the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 impacted mass tort litigation; Describe the tools multidistrict litigation judges have to oversee resolutions of cases.
The Mass Torts course explains the procedures of civil actions that are based on a single narrative that causes damage to many people. These may include defective products, prescription drugs with undisclosed side effects, plane or mass transit accidents, and the like. The course focuses on the two major methods of bringing forward mass tort clauses: class action lawsuits and multidistrict litigation.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Principles, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or Business Law (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe the responsibilities healthcare providers owe to their patients; Analyze whether healthcare providers have upheld their duties of care in given situations; Determine whether causation and damages have been established in given medical malpractice cases; Relate the role of insurance companies and the uses and qualifications of expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases; Discuss the potential liabilities faced by healthcare institutions for medical malpractice.
Medical Malpractice is one of the most lucrative and controversial areas of personal injury law practice. The course begins with medical malpractice causes of action and the responsibilities medical professionals have to their patients. It also focuses on the duty element of negligence torts by discussing responsibilities to patients and third parties. The course also analyzes the informed consent requirement for medical treatment, the linchpin of many malpractice actions.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Principles, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Law, Human Resource Management, or Business Management (6/21).
Various (self-study, self-paced).
December 2021 - Present.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Articulate and describe the three recognized categories of defective products; Distinguish between strict liability and negligence liability in manufacturing defects; Describe the difference between design defects and manufacturing defects and apply the laws that relate to each; Determine when there is liability for breach of warranty and the extent of that liability.
Product liability is a division of torts and personal injury law that is often the subject of class action lawsuits and routinely generates large monetary verdicts. Product liability cases are also all over the news. From tires that blow out and prescription drugs with harmful side effects, to overly hot coffee served at McDonalds, product liability actions make interesting and compelling news stories. This course covers many aspects of product liability actions and their rules.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category OR graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Legal Principles, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Law, or Business Management (6/21).
