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ONLINE OVERALL GOALS OF ALL THE ESQUIRE COLLEGE
LEGAL PROGRAMS |
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| In today's ever increasing competitive employment
market, having the "legal edge" can make the difference between being passed up
for a promotion or attaining that coveted new position. This can also make the
difference between getting that coveted job position or losing out to someone
else who has the right legal education. The United States, and indeed the
world, is increasingly becoming a system of laws giving those who understand,
for example, a legal statute, local ordinance or employment regulation, the
ability to make a tremendous difference to an employer who stands to loose
significantly when making business decisions in a vacuum; that is, without an
understanding of the law. With an Esquire College legal education, it is you
who will have the edge.
This program provides the student an enter into the ever expanding paralegal
field. Legal Research and Writing is emphasized to enable the future paralegal
to easily complete assignments of legal employers. Graduates will have a
complete understanding of the important substantive legal subjects such as
Contracts and Torts, to name a few, that is of paramount importance to future
employment. Esquire College has been in the business of educating Paralegals
since 1994.
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| Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies Goals are: |
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To provide the legal research and
writing skills necessary for a successful career as a paralegal;
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To provide the paralegal student the
education that is helpful in obtaining employment in the legal field; |
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To provide students with the kind of
legal education that will be helpful to those who wish to excel within their
chosen career. |
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| Paralegal courses are offered on a trimester basis. It is
recommended that each student not enroll in more than 18 units per trimester.
Enrollment in 12 units or more will be considered full-time enrollment. |
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| Graduation Requirements for the Online Paralegal Associate of Arts
Degree Program are as follows: |
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| Granted upon successful completion of 60 units to include the
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Core Requirements (33 units) |
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General Education from another
institution (12 units) |
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Electives (15 units) |
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Introduction to Law and Ethics
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3 units |
| Legal Research and Writing |
6 units
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| Torts |
3 units
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| Contracts
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3 units
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| Property |
3 units
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| Estate Planning |
3 units
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| Family Law
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3 units
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| Bankruptcy |
3 units
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| Civil Procedure |
3 unit
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| Criminal Law and Procedure |
3 units
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| A.A. Candidates must have completed at least 12 units in general
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Freshman Composition
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3 units |
| Math & Science |
3 units |
| Humanities
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3 units |
| Social Science |
3 units |
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INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND ETHICS |
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This course provides a general introduction to law,
including courts, legal terminology, procedures, systems and laws of society.
Emphasis is on ethics and the role of the paralegal in the legal system. |
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LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
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A fundamental legal research and writing course, this
course introduces the student to legal research and writing which will enable
the student to use a law library effectively. Research methods are taught to
give students an understanding of the use of digests, council forms. students
will also be exposed to CD-ROM legal research, the newest development in legal
research. Case synthesis and briefing skills are developed. |
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TORTS |
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A review of the law concerning intentional torts,
negligence, strict liability, products liability, defamation, nuisance,
liability and defenses. |
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CONTRACTS |
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The law of contract principles including formation,
statues, defenses to formation, third parties rights, performance, breach,
remedies and damages.
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PROPERTY |
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This course previews the law relating to the various
types of real property interests and estates; the nature and scope of
easements; the means of transferring title; the rights and obligations of the
landlord and tenant, covenants regarding title and law of adverse possession. |
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ESTATE PLANNING |
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A study of the California Law concerning wills, trusts
and testate succession; Esquire students will learn how to draft trusts,
codicils, wills and trust amendments. |
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FAMILY LAW |
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A survey of the law of family relations, including the
laws of marriage, annulment, dissolution and judicial separation, spousal and
child support, legitimacy of children, custody, adoption, the classification of
separate and community property estate and the preparation of family law
judicial forms. |
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BANKRUPTCY LAW |
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This course covers the substantive law of Bankruptcy
and its application, including voluntary and involuntary liquidations;
discharge of debates; exemptions, creditors claims, bankruptcy courts, officers
and trusts, reorganizations and bankruptcy plans and the preparation of forms
for use in filing with the bankruptcy courts. |
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CIVIL PROCEDURE |
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This course covers pleading and pre-trial motions and
the procedures involved in the drafting of complaints, answers, demurrers,
various motions and points and authorities. The course reviews pretrial
discovery and trial preparation under the California Code of Civil Procedure
and California Evidence Code. |
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CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURE |
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This course is designed to provide the Paralegal with
a working knowledge of criminal law. The course provides a survey of all major
crimes and defenses, the investigative process and criminal procedure from
arrest through trial. |
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| Students are required to have 60 units to graduate from Esquire
College with an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies. This degree program is
designed to provide the students with up to 48 units of study in legal courses.
Therefore, the applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 units in general
education courses prior to applying to Esquire College |
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| Students who meet the requirements described above may apply for
admission and will be judged based on the following: |
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Academic transcripts - GPA and
level of coursework; |
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A completed application for admission; |
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Letters of Recommendation; |
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Maturity; and
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Any other supplemental documents
submitted including, but not limited to, resumes, and personal statements. |
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