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In this course, students explore legal ethics and the obligations of paralegals. They examine the regulation of attorney and paralegal conduct, confidentiality, unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, client management, disciplinary procedures, and malpractice. Students analyze strategies for identifying and resolving ethical problems. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain professional responsibility and apply ethical rules in making decisions.

In this course, students examine the process of electronic discovery (e-discovery) as a digital investigation procedure to facilitate search for key information. They explore the process of recovering, searching, organizing, and analyzing data stored on computers and other digital storage devices. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply electronic discovery tools to support case management and trial preparation.

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This course introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

In this course, students analyze the theory and practical application of criminal law and procedure. They examine the basic classification of crimes and the processes by which Constitutional rights of defendants are upheld. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to assist attorneys practicing in the field of criminal law either as prosecutors or defense attorneys.

In this course, students analyze the fundamentals of effective legal writing. They draft a variety of documents including legal memoranda, memoranda, case briefs, pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence. Upon completion of the class, students will be able to apply practical skills required for legal writing and analysis.

In this course, students examine the estate planning process. They analyze the path of the probate process with a focus on Wisconsin laws. Students explore wills, trusts, estates, power of attorneys, and advanced directives. They investigate probate forms and procedures used in probate administration, and they examine law regulating the inheritance of property through intestacy. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the probate process with a focus on Wisconsin laws.

In this course, students examine the legal aspects of the formation, operation, and dissolution of basic types of business organizations. They explore the use of technology to access, retrieve and manage electronically stored information as well as its ability to enhance collaboration. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain the substance and procedure involving business organizations and how the use of technology increases the efficiency of the legal process.

In this course, students engage in legal research using traditional and electronic methods. They locate and cite relevant case law, statutory law, and administrative law as well as secondary sources. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply legal research and citation skills effectively.