Pre-Law PRLW 101 – 3 Credits Introduction to Law Introduces the American legal system and government. Discusses procedural issues in the courts and specific concepts of law. Presents an overview of substantive areas of law, i.e. contracts. Explores the roles of various legal professionals and legal ethics. Students develop a solid foundation in the American legal system. Was PLAW 101, Same as PALG 101, earn credit for one only. Prerequisites: RDNG 052 or ESOL 054, and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 PRLW 103 – 3 Credits Legal Research I Introduces primary and secondary sources of the law. Develops skills to locate and analyze legal sources. Students learn to apply the law to reach legal conclusions. Students draft case briefs, legal correspondence and memoranda. Same as PLAW 103, earn credit for one only. Co-requisites: (PALG 101 or PRLW 101) and (ENGL 101) PRLW 108 – 3 Credits Real Property Explores laws on possession, purchase, sale and lease of real estate. Examines estates in land, easements, and property financing. Presents litigation and landlord/tenant issues. Students research and draft operative documents such as deeds. Prerequisites: PRLW 103 PRLW 203 – 3 Credits Estates and Trusts Explores the laws of estates, probate, and trusts. Reviews property ownership and the transfer of property at death. Students analyze tax issues in estate planning and administration. Student draft operative documents, such as wills and trusts. Students learn the process to probate an estate in Maryland. Prerequisites: PRLW 103. PRLW 205 – 3 Credits Administrative Law Presents the functions of administrative agencies. Topics include due process and the Administrative Procedure Act. Teaches investigation, rulemaking and adjudication of claims. Students use administrative regulations and draft relevant documents. Prerequisites: PRLW 103. PRLW 206 – 3 Credits Family Law Introduces students to Maryland's domestic relations laws. Topics covered include marriage, divorce, support and custody. Teaches investigation and interview techniques in family law cases. Discusses laws related to adoption, paternity, and domestic violence. Students draft operative documents for family law cases. Prerequisites: PRLW 103. PRLW 207 – 3 Credits Civil Law Introduces students to American tort Law. Topic areas include negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability. Discusses defenses to tort claims and damages available. Students review court procedure in a civil trial. Teaches interviewing and investigation techniques for civil cases. Students draft operative tort law documents. Prerequisites: PRLW 103. PRLW 208 – 3 Credits Worker's Compensation Introduces the role of Maryland's Worker's Compensation Commission. Teaches interviewing and litigation skills. Students participate in a moot court processing. Students also observe a live worker's compensation hearing. Students draft operative documents. Prerequisites: PRLW 103. PRLW 217 – 3 Credits Contracts & Corporations Introduces legal concepts of business and contract law. Topics include contracts, UCC, agency, and business organizations. Students review and analyze transactional documents. Students draft operative business documents. Prerequisites: PRLW 103. PRLW 225 – 3 Credits Debt and Bankruptcy Introduces debt collection and consumer bankruptcy. Topics include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Teaches bankruptcy issues from creditor and debtor perspectives. Students learn debt collection methods and reducing debts to judgment. Prerequisites: PRLW 103. PRLW 230 – 3 Credits Legal Research II Presents advanced legal research skills. Teaches critical thinking and analytical skills. Students write complex legal documents. Teaches relevant communication skills and builds upon the skills introduced in PRLW 103. Prerequisites: CINS 101, PRLW 103, and ENGL 102.