Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: LGLA-2433- Section: 11 Advanced Legal Documents Preparation

Instructor Information
Instructor	Doneane Beckcom
E-mail	beckcomde@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6548
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 415 Hours: MW 10AM - 11AM; TR 9AM - Noon; F 9AM - 11AM; otherwise by appointment
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Use of office technology skills in preparation of legal documents by paralegals based on hypothetical situations drawn from various areas of law.
Prerequisites	ENGL 1301 and successful completion of 12 semester hours of LGLA courses.
Learning Outcomes	(Related PSLOs in parenthesis) PSLO Alpha measured by pretest/posttest All other PSLOs measured by embedded test questions, in class discussions, in class computer projects, and instructor observation 1. Use terminology related to legal document preparation (ALPHA, 1, 2) 2. Draft transaction and litigation documents based on hypothetical situations (ALPHA, 2, 4) 3. Distinguish among the various transaction and litigation documents (ALPHA, 1, 2, 4) 4. Analyze the ethical considerations of the paralegal relating to legal document preparation (1, 2, 3, 4)
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills: demonstrates comprehension of content (legal) area. PSLO 1: understand legal terms and the paralegal's role in the legal environment. PSLO 2: apply correct drafting procedures to transactional and court documents. PSLO 3: demonstrate appropriate ethics and professionalism in the legal environment. PSLO 4: exhibit the ability to use computer skills.
Textbooks	Legal Document Preparation Manual, from the Paralegal Certificate Course Center for Legal Studies Available on Amazon ISBN 978-0-9637248-4-7
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Intro and Orientation to Course, Chapter 1 Week 2: Continue Chapter 1 Week 3: Chapter 2 Week 4: Continue Chapter 2 Week 5: Chapter 3 Week 6: Continue Chapter 3, Test 1 (chapters 1 - 2) Week 7: Chapter 4 Week 8: Continue Chapter 4 Week 9: Spring Break Week 10: Chapter 5 Week 11: Continue Chapter 5, Test 2 (chapters 3 - 5) Week 12: Drafting Complaints Week 13: Drafting Answers Week 14: Drafting Discovery Week 15: Drafting Discovery continued, review for Final Week 16: Final
Final Exam Date	May 8, 2019 - 8:00 AM   Through  May 8, 2019 - 10:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests: 70% Attendance: 10% Final: 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	The best way to reach me is via email at beckcomde@lamarpa.edu. If you need to discuss grade please make an appointment to see me in my office or via phone.
Attendance Policy	Regular attendance to class and lab is required. Typically the lab will be used for you to work on assignments, as the program we will be using to prepare documents will be downloaded to our lab computers. You will also have access to this program to download to your own computer to use for the duration of the semester.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.