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For more information about Paralegal Studies courses as well as other courses at Kent State University please see the Kent State Schedule of Classes Search.

For information regarding offering of Legal Specialty Courses, please see Legal Specialty Course Offerings.

For information regarding graduation requirements in Paralegal Studies please see Paralegal Studies Major Map.

JUS 18000 Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3)
(cross-listed with LEGT 18000) An overview of the legal system and the role of a paralegal professional. Includes legal terminology, types of laws, research, litigation, interviewing and office management. Prerequisite: None.

JUS 18000 is offered every Fall and Spring semester as well as Summer II session.  

JUS 28001 Legal Research and Writing (3)
(cross-listed with LEGT 18001) In-depth analysis of the legal research process, development of legal writing skills; opportunities to utilize research and writing skills are integrated into the course. Prerequisite: JUS 18000 or permission.
 
JUS 28001 is offered every Fall and Spring semester and periodically as Summer sessions.  

JUS 28004 Principles and Practice of Litigation (3)
(cross-listed with LEGT 28004) Introduction to the rules of civil procedure, statutes of limitation and discovery. Includes the role of the legal assistant in preparing for litigation. Prerequisite: JUS 18000.
 
JUS 28004 is offered every Spring semester.  

JUS 36792 Internship in Paralegal (3-12)
Work experience under direction of supervising faculty member in the following entities: private law firms, legal service/legal aid offices, law departments or corporations, and government agencies. IP grade permissible. Prerequi-sites: JUS 18000, 28001 and 28004.
 
JUS 36792 is offered every Fall and Spring semester, as well as Summer I and Summer III sessions.

JUS 28003 Family Law and Procedure (3)
(cross-listed with LEGT 18003) Designed to acquaint the student with family law substance and practice. Included: definitions, terminology, topical areas,and the philosophy underlying family law practice. Prerequisite: JUS 18000 or permission.
 
JUS 28003 is offered every Fall and Spring semester.

JUS 28007 Estate and Probate Administration (3)
(cross-listed with LEGT 28007) A study of legal principles applicable to wills, organization and jurisdiction of probate court, estate administration in probate, and tax considerations in estate administration. Prerequisite: JUS 18000.
 
JUS 28007 is offered every Spring semester.

JUS 38002 Contract Law (3)
Intended to provide the student with an in-depth analysis of the law pertaining to contract information, resolution of contract disputes, and the impact of the Uniform Commercial Code on traditional contract theory. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.
 
JUS 38002 is offered every Fall semester.

JUS 48300 Law of Corporations and Other Associations (3)
Covers the formation, operation, and dissolution of various kinds of business organizations. Subjects covered include: sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, the law of agency and employment agreements. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.
 
JUS 48300 is offered every Fall semester.

JUS 38004 Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility (3)
Introduces students to the types of ethical dilemmas that they will face once in the work force; to the ethical rules developed by the American Bar Association; and to the methods for researching the answers to ethical dilemmas. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.
 
JUS 38004 is offered every Spring semester and periodically as Summer sessions.  

JUS 38003 Administrative Law and Process (3)
Substantive and procedural aspects of administrative law. Topics include the regulation of public utility, transportation agencies, employment, food and drugs, and environment. Prerequisite: 9 hours of JUS courses including 18000 or permission.
 
JUS 38003 is offered every Fall semester.

JUS 38005 Tort Law (3)
Focuses on tort and personal injury law. Topics include intentional injuries to person and property, negligence, strict liability, product liability, defenses and immunity, and ethics. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.
 
JUS 38005 is offered as Summer sessions.

JUS 38006 Applied Legal Research and Litigation (3)
Case analysis and preparation of argumentative memorandum. Includes writ-ing of factual memoranda, file summaries and advocacy letters. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.
 
JUS 38006 is offered every Spring semester.

JUS 47111 Civil Law and Procedure (3)
Substantive and procedural aspects of civil law with particular emphasis on civil actions arising out of breaches of criminal law. Prerequisite: 12 hours of JUS courses including 12000 or 18000.
 
JUS 47111 is offered every Fall and Spring semester and periodically as Summer sessions. 

JUS 48400 Intellectual Property Law (3)
To acquaint students with the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) law. Students will be introduced to the four primary fields within intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. At the conclusion of the course, students will fully understand how IP rights are acquired, registered (if necessary), protected, transferred, and infringed. Moreover, students will be introduced to emerging IP topics and introduced to international developments in the IP fields. Prerequisites: JUS 18000 and 28001.
 
JUS 48400 is offered every Spring semester.

JUS 22100 Basic Interviewing (3)
Foundation of basic interviewing principles including communication models, question format, distortions, topic control, inhibitors, facilitators, listening, types of interviews and practical exercises. Prerequisite: JUS 12000 or permission.
 
 

JUS 26704 Law and Society (3)
General treatment of the legal system with special emphasis on its origin, structure and functional consequences on issues and problems in modern society. Prerequisite: None.
 
 

JUS 33200 Criminal Law (3)
Developmental backgrounds and principles of criminal law; structure, func-tions of criminal law; rules of criminal liability and procedural requisites in criminal proof. Case analysis included. Prerequisite: 9 hours JUS including 12000 or permission.
 
 

JUS 34200 Criminal Procedures and Evidence (3)
This course focuses on the use of evidence and the legal procedures followed in the processing of criminal cases. Case analysis and writing assignments required. Prerequisite: 9 hours of JUS courses including JUS 12000 or 18000.
 
 

JUS 38007 Human Service Agencies and the Law (3)
Designed to acquaint the student with the substance and procedure of law per-taining to human service agencies. Included: definitions, terminology, topical areas and legal ethics. Prerequisite: 9 hours including JUS 12000 or permis-sion.
 
 

JUS 46706 Juvenile Justice (3)
Focuses on operation of juvenile justice system and critical contemporary issues. Diversion, status offenders, legal rights of juveniles, justice system management. Prerequisite: 12 hours of JUS including 12000 and 26701 or permission.
 
 

JUS 47211 Court Functions (3)
Analysis of the structure, functions and critical role of incumbents in the criminal court. Prerequisite: 12 hours of JUS including 12000 or permission.
 
 

FIN 26070 Introduction to Law (3)
Evolution and implications of fundamental legal concepts and institutions. Introduction to the case method; substantive and procedural law, and various forms of legal activity. Prerequisite: None.
 
 

FIN 36071 Critical Issues in Law Management (3)
Introduction to the law of agency and business organizations. In-depth examination of partnerships and corporations, securities law, employment law and the multinational corporation areas. Prerequisite: FIN 26074.
 
 

FIN 36073 Real Estate Law (3)
An examination of the laws and legal concepts that apply most directly to the real estate business. Major topics: real property, mortgages, zoning leases, eminent domain with emphasis on Ohio law. Prerequisite: FIN 26074.
 
 

FIN 26074 Legal & Regulatory Environment of Business
Coverage of the nature, structure, and significance of the legal and regulatory areas which confront business, with special emphasis on business ethics, environmental, and international issues. Prerequisite: sophomore standing.
 
 

POL 30301 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
Introduction to the theory and practice of governmental administration, includ-ing structure, organization, direction and control of governmental departments and agencies. Prerequisite: POL 10300 or permission.
 
 

POL 30130 Courts (3)
Intensive study of the judicial process in the United States and the relationship between the judicial system and the larger American social system. Prerequisite: POL 10100 or permission.
 
 

POL 40182 Constitutional Law: Governmental Structures and Functions (3)
Nature and scope of constitutional government. Study of judicial review, separation of powers, federalism, commerce and taxation. Prerequisite: POL 10100 or permission.
 
 

POL 40183 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties (3)
Nature and scope of constitutional limitations. Study of First Amendment, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, criminal rights, due process, equal protection. Prerequisite: POL 10100 or permission. This course may be used to satisfy the University Diversity Requirement.
 
 

PHIL 31035 Philosophy and Justice (3)
Consideration of topics and issues in the general sphere of justice from different perspectives by classical and contemporary philosophers. Prerequisite: Junior standing in criminal justice or political science, or a prior course in philosophy, or permission. This course may be used to satisfy the University Diversity Requirement.
 
 

PHIL 41025 Philosophy of Law (3)
Critical examination of the nature and function of law. Prerequisite: Junior standing in criminal justice or political science, or one philosophy course at 30000-level or above, or permission. 31006, 31010, 31020; or permission.
 
 

ACCT 33000 Fundamental Tax Procedures (3)
Nontechnical presentation of federal income tax laws and regulations as they relate to individuals. Prerequisite: junior standing; nonaccounting majors.