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Learn how administrative law and government regulatory agencies impact the work of paralegals.

This course covers the legal principles governing the administration and regulation of US government agencies. You will learn how agencies are governed, how rules are made and how key agencies administer and enact rules and relevant statutes. You will also learn how matters are adjudicated according to regulations enacted by Congress. This course is based on US laws and regulations.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn how administrative law and government regulatory agencies impact the work of paralegals.

1. Introduction to Administration Law
2. Administrative Agencies
3. Administrative Procedures Act
   1. Separation of Powers
   2. Securities and Exchange Commission
4. Political Control over Agencies
   1. Due Process of Law
   2. Political Controls over Agency Action
   3. Legislative Oversight
   4. Executive Oversight
5. Rule Making and Right to a Court Review
   1. Types of Rules
   2. Rule Making Process
   3. Adjudication
   4. Right to Court Review
6. Examples of Administrative Agencies
   1. EEOC
   2. DOJ
   3. FDA
   4. FCC
   5. NLRB
   6. IRS
   7. Review of SEC

What you will learn

• The basics of administrative law and procedures
• Review administrative agencies and the roles that they play in our society
• Understand judicial review in relation to administrative agencies
• Learn legal terminology related to administrative law

How you will benefit

• Gain knowledge of agency administration law that will help you in a career in local, state and federal agencies.
• Gain knowledge in rules and regulations of federal agencies that have a wide impact and control on the operation of our society.

Learn how administrative law and government regulatory agencies impact the work of paralegals.

This course covers the legal principles governing the administration and regulation of US government agencies. You will learn how agencies are governed, how rules are made and how key agencies administer and enact rules and relevant statutes. You will also learn how matters are adjudicated according to regulations enacted by Congress. This course is based on US laws and regulations.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn how administrative law and government regulatory agencies impact the work of paralegals.

1. Introduction to Administration Law
2. Administrative Agencies
3. Administrative Procedures Act
   1. Separation of Powers
   2. Securities and Exchange Commission
4. Political Control over Agencies
   1. Due Process of Law
   2. Political Controls over Agency Action
   3. Legislative Oversight
   4. Executive Oversight
5. Rule Making and Right to a Court Review
   1. Types of Rules
   2. Rule Making Process
   3. Adjudication
   4. Right to Court Review
6. Examples of Administrative Agencies
   1. EEOC
   2. DOJ
   3. FDA
   4. FCC
   5. NLRB
   6. IRS
   7. Review of SEC

What you will learn

• The basics of administrative law and procedures
• Review administrative agencies and the roles that they play in our society
• Understand judicial review in relation to administrative agencies
• Learn legal terminology related to administrative law

How you will benefit

• Gain knowledge of agency administration law that will help you in a career in local, state and federal agencies.
• Gain knowledge in rules and regulations of federal agencies that have a wide impact and control on the operation of our society.

Gain an understanding of the various forms of bankruptcy and the court filing requirements.

This course will teach you all about General Court rules and document preparation for bankruptcy filing. You will learn the basics of bankruptcy situations and gain a foundation in substantive law for the various types of bankruptcy and filing requirements.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Gain an understanding of the various forms of bankruptcy and the court filing requirements.

1. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
   1. Liquidation
   2. Available to Individuals And Business Entities
2. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
   1. Reorganization
   2. Available to Business Entities
3. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
   1. Plan to Repay The Debt
   2. Available to Individuals And Entities
4. The Bankruptcy Process
   1. The Filing Process
5. The Perspectives of Bankruptcy

What you will learn

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Chapter 11 bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy

How you will benefit

• Build necessary skills for working as a paralegal and or to advance your paralegal career
• Gain more knowledge about legal principles and procedures

Gain an understanding of the various forms of bankruptcy and the court filing requirements.

This course will teach you all about General Court rules and document preparation for bankruptcy filing. You will learn the basics of bankruptcy situations and gain a foundation in substantive law for the various types of bankruptcy and filing requirements.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Gain an understanding of the various forms of bankruptcy and the court filing requirements.

1. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
   1. Liquidation
   2. Available to Individuals And Business Entities
2. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
   1. Reorganization
   2. Available to Business Entities
3. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
   1. Plan to Repay The Debt
   2. Available to Individuals And Entities
4. The Bankruptcy Process
   1. The Filing Process
5. The Perspectives of Bankruptcy

What you will learn

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Chapter 11 bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 bankruptcy

How you will benefit

• Build necessary skills for working as a paralegal and or to advance your paralegal career
• Gain more knowledge about legal principles and procedures

Gain key skills needed to navigate business entity formation in a corporate environment.

This course will teach you how to form, maintain and dissolve various business entities. You will have the chance to prepare various documents related to entity formation and maintenance. You will also learn many of the subtle differences between the various types of entities, which is ideal for paralegals working in the corporate law field.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Gain key skills needed to navigate business entity formation in a corporate environment.

1. Choice of entity
   1. Sole proprietorship
   2. Partnership
   3. Corporation
   4. Limited Liability Company
2. Sole proprietorship is an entity that is owned by one person
   1. Requires no formal filing with the State
   2. Administrative requirements when starting a sole proprietorship
   3. Advantages and disadvantages to operating as a sole proprietorship
3. A partnership requires two or individuals operating the partnership
   1. General partnership
   2. Limited partnership
   3. Important to have a partnership agreement
   4. Tax issues associated with partnerships
4. A corporation comes into existence through the filing of Articles of Incorporation
   1. Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation
   2. Prepare Bylaws
   3. Prepare organizational minutes for the first meeting
5. Limited Liability Company is a type of entity that is a cross between a corporation and a partnership

What you will learn

• Various types of business entities
• Benefits and requirements to form various types of business entities
• Tax issues related various types of business entities

How you will benefit

• You will build an understanding on how various entities are formed
• Gain applicable knowledge needed to start a business entity

Gain key skills needed to navigate business entity formation in a corporate environment.

This course will teach you how to form, maintain and dissolve various business entities. You will have the chance to prepare various documents related to entity formation and maintenance. You will also learn many of the subtle differences between the various types of entities, which is ideal for paralegals working in the corporate law field.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Gain key skills needed to navigate business entity formation in a corporate environment.

1. Choice of entity
   1. Sole proprietorship
   2. Partnership
   3. Corporation
   4. Limited Liability Company
2. Sole proprietorship is an entity that is owned by one person
   1. Requires no formal filing with the State
   2. Administrative requirements when starting a sole proprietorship
   3. Advantages and disadvantages to operating as a sole proprietorship
3. A partnership requires two or individuals operating the partnership
   1. General partnership
   2. Limited partnership
   3. Important to have a partnership agreement
   4. Tax issues associated with partnerships
4. A corporation comes into existence through the filing of Articles of Incorporation
   1. Prepare and file Articles of Incorporation
   2. Prepare Bylaws
   3. Prepare organizational minutes for the first meeting
5. Limited Liability Company is a type of entity that is a cross between a corporation and a partnership

What you will learn

• Various types of business entities
• Benefits and requirements to form various types of business entities
• Tax issues related various types of business entities

How you will benefit

• You will build an understanding on how various entities are formed
• Gain applicable knowledge needed to start a business entity

Learn all about the civil litigation process and how it impacts the role of the paralegal.

The course is designed to follow the procedures of a civil lawsuit from the first client contact through discovery, settlement negotiations or trial, and appeal. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paralegal in preparing court documents, investigation, client and witness contact, discovery and trial assistantship.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn all about the civil litigation process and how it impacts the role of the paralegal.

1. Initial client overview
   1. Introduction to Civil litigation
   2. Sources of American laws
   3. Stages of civil disputes
      1. Initial client interview
      2. Investigations
      3. Pretrial litigation
      4. Settlement
      5. Trial/Appeal
2. In the investigation stage, the paralegal needs to examine and inquire into the claim
   1. Acceptance of case
   2. Fee agreement
   3. Demand letter
3. In pretrial litigation, the initial preparation of pleadings to initiate a lawsuit
4. The settlement means an agreement has been reached before the trial
5. The order of the trial/appeal
   1. Jury selection
   2. Opening statement
   3. Case in chief
   4. Evidence
   5. Examination of witnesses
   6. Establishing evidence
   7. Closing
   8. Jury instructions

What you will learn

• Litigation Process
• Claim Investigation
• Trial and Appeals Process

How you will benefit

• Gain knowledge of litigation concepts and processes to prepare for or advance your paralegal career

Learn all about the civil litigation process and how it impacts the role of the paralegal.

The course is designed to follow the procedures of a civil lawsuit from the first client contact through discovery, settlement negotiations or trial, and appeal. You will learn the roles and responsibilities of the paralegal in preparing court documents, investigation, client and witness contact, discovery and trial assistantship.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn all about the civil litigation process and how it impacts the role of the paralegal.

1. Initial client overview
   1. Introduction to Civil litigation
   2. Sources of American laws
   3. Stages of civil disputes
      1. Initial client interview
      2. Investigations
      3. Pretrial litigation
      4. Settlement
      5. Trial/Appeal
2. In the investigation stage, the paralegal needs to examine and inquire into the claim
   1. Acceptance of case
   2. Fee agreement
   3. Demand letter
3. In pretrial litigation, the initial preparation of pleadings to initiate a lawsuit
4. The settlement means an agreement has been reached before the trial
5. The order of the trial/appeal
   1. Jury selection
   2. Opening statement
   3. Case in chief
   4. Evidence
   5. Examination of witnesses
   6. Establishing evidence
   7. Closing
   8. Jury instructions

What you will learn

• Litigation Process
• Claim Investigation
• Trial and Appeals Process

How you will benefit

• Gain knowledge of litigation concepts and processes to prepare for or advance your paralegal career

This course covers the substantive principles of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

This course introduces the Code of Civil Procedure (litigation at the Federal level) including jurisdiction, venue, parties and claims, joinder, motions, interpleader and intervention. You will also learn litigation aspects, including discovery, pre-trial and post-trial motions, pleadings, functions of the judge and jury, and appeal procedures.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• Free e-book included

This course covers the substantive principles of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

1. Introduction
2. Jurisdiction
3. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
4. Removal of Jurisdiction
5. Venue
6. Stages
7. Motions
8. Judgements
9. Claims
10. Summary

What you will learn

• Jurisdiction
• Subject Matter Jurisdiction
• Venue
• Stages
• Motions
• Judgements / Motions

How you will benefit

• Build a solid foundation of first-year law school topics

This course covers the substantive principles of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

This course introduces the Code of Civil Procedure (litigation at the Federal level) including jurisdiction, venue, parties and claims, joinder, motions, interpleader and intervention. You will also learn litigation aspects, including discovery, pre-trial and post-trial motions, pleadings, functions of the judge and jury, and appeal procedures.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• Free e-book included

This course covers the substantive principles of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

1. Introduction
2. Jurisdiction
3. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
4. Removal of Jurisdiction
5. Venue
6. Stages
7. Motions
8. Judgements
9. Claims
10. Summary

What you will learn

• Jurisdiction
• Subject Matter Jurisdiction
• Venue
• Stages
• Motions
• Judgements / Motions

How you will benefit

• Build a solid foundation of first-year law school topics

This course examines the United States Constitution, its development and its importance in all aspects of judicial decisions.

This course breaks down the Bill of Rights and the Amendments as incorporated into constitutional cases that impact major legislation. In addition, you will learn the concepts of due process, equal protection and the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• Constitutional Law e-Book

This course examines the United States Constitution, its development and its importance in all aspects of judicial decisions.

1. Introduction
2. Powers
3. Article II
4. State Powers
5. Bill of Rights
6. Article III
7. Rights and liberties
8. Equal Protection
9. 1st Amendment

What you will learn

• Substantive principles of the Constitution and judicial interpretation of the Constitution.
• Understand of how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution within the context of its various decisions.
• Understand the Bill of Rights

How you will benefit

• Prepare for a prelaw school or constitutional law course

This course examines the United States Constitution, its development and its importance in all aspects of judicial decisions.

This course breaks down the Bill of Rights and the Amendments as incorporated into constitutional cases that impact major legislation. In addition, you will learn the concepts of due process, equal protection and the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• Constitutional Law e-Book

This course examines the United States Constitution, its development and its importance in all aspects of judicial decisions.

1. Introduction
2. Powers
3. Article II
4. State Powers
5. Bill of Rights
6. Article III
7. Rights and liberties
8. Equal Protection
9. 1st Amendment

What you will learn

• Substantive principles of the Constitution and judicial interpretation of the Constitution.
• Understand of how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution within the context of its various decisions.
• Understand the Bill of Rights

How you will benefit

• Prepare for a prelaw school or constitutional law course

Learn about contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the main legal rules of law cases.

This course examines the fundamental elements of a contract: offer, acceptance and consideration. You will also learn about contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the standard legal rules of law cases.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• Contracts e-Book

Learn about contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the main legal rules of law cases.

1. Case Law and FIRAC
2. Contracts
3. Contract Acceptance
4. Consideration
5. Enforcement
6. Contractual Capacity
7. Defenses
8. Third-Party Beneficiaries
9. Breach

What you will learn

• Contract requirements: offer, acceptance and consideration.
• Contract considerations
• Contract breach and enforcements

How you will benefit

• Learn the fundamental and foundational rules of law
• Become familiar with the substantive information needed to know to be successful in law school

Learn about contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the main legal rules of law cases.

This course examines the fundamental elements of a contract: offer, acceptance and consideration. You will also learn about contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the standard legal rules of law cases.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• Contracts e-Book

Learn about contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the main legal rules of law cases.

1. Case Law and FIRAC
2. Contracts
3. Contract Acceptance
4. Consideration
5. Enforcement
6. Contractual Capacity
7. Defenses
8. Third-Party Beneficiaries
9. Breach

What you will learn

• Contract requirements: offer, acceptance and consideration.
• Contract considerations
• Contract breach and enforcements

How you will benefit

• Learn the fundamental and foundational rules of law
• Become familiar with the substantive information needed to know to be successful in law school

Learn all about contract law, including considerations related to the creation and enforcement of contracts.

The course will teach you how to work with contract law as a paralegal. Key topics include contract case law examples, uniform commercial code and more.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn all about contract law, including considerations related to the creation and enforcement of contracts.

1. Case Law and FIRAC
2. Contracts
   1. Offers
   2. Intent
   3. Uniform Commercial Code
3. Contract Acceptance
   1. Express Contracts and Implied Contracts
   2. Performance
   3. Fact Patterns
   4. The Mailbox Rule
4. Consideration
   1. Legal Benefit and Legal Detriment
   2. Promissory Estoppel
5. Enforcement
6. Contractual Capacity
7. Defenses
8. Third-Party Beneficiaries
   1. Breach

What you will learn

• Fundamental elements of a contract: offer, acceptance and consideration.
• Contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the main legal rules of law school cases.

How you will benefit

• Gain a clear understanding of contract law prior to starting law school.

Learn all about contract law, including considerations related to the creation and enforcement of contracts.

The course will teach you how to work with contract law as a paralegal. Key topics include contract case law examples, uniform commercial code and more.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn all about contract law, including considerations related to the creation and enforcement of contracts.

1. Case Law and FIRAC
2. Contracts
   1. Offers
   2. Intent
   3. Uniform Commercial Code
3. Contract Acceptance
   1. Express Contracts and Implied Contracts
   2. Performance
   3. Fact Patterns
   4. The Mailbox Rule
4. Consideration
   1. Legal Benefit and Legal Detriment
   2. Promissory Estoppel
5. Enforcement
6. Contractual Capacity
7. Defenses
8. Third-Party Beneficiaries
   1. Breach

What you will learn

• Fundamental elements of a contract: offer, acceptance and consideration.
• Contractual relationships, defenses to a contract and the main legal rules of law school cases.

How you will benefit

• Gain a clear understanding of contract law prior to starting law school.

Learn the fundamentals of how to draft various types of transactional documents.

The course will teach you how to write clearly and concisely. You will gain foundational skills for drafting or reviewing legal documents or contracts, as well as grammatical and syntactical principles and draftsmanship.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn the fundamentals of how to draft various types of transactional documents.

1. Reasons for drafting corporate documents
   1. Codify the substance of the transaction so both sides are clear as to the rights, duties and expectations
   2. In the event of a dispute, the intent, rights, duties and expectations to interpreted
2. Know the client's expectations
   1. Understand the goal
   2. The proposed timing of the transaction
   3. The risk of the transaction
   4. The risk profile of the client
   5. The amount of post-transaction flexibility
3. Structure of the document
   1. Move from basic to specific information
   2. Have descriptive headers and sub-headers
   3. Identify redundant and repetitive information
   4. Draft document in plain English
4. Constructing effective sentences to use in drafting
   1. Parallel verbs
   2. Passive voice
   3. Personal pronouns
   4. Redundancies
   5. Superfluous words
5. How to use words to construct effective sentences
   1. Confusing terms and phrases in drafting
   2. Words commonly misused in legal writing
6. The use of authoritative words in drafting
7. Using correct grammar in drafting
8. Miscellaneous or General Clauses in drafting documents

What you will learn

• Reasons for drafting corporate documents
• Understanding the clients goals
• Structure of the document
• Constructing effective sentences to use in drafting
• How to use words to construct effective sentences

How you will benefit

• Document drafting is a required skill for any legal professional.
• Anyone entering law school will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided by this course.

Learn the fundamentals of how to draft various types of transactional documents.

The course will teach you how to write clearly and concisely. You will gain foundational skills for drafting or reviewing legal documents or contracts, as well as grammatical and syntactical principles and draftsmanship.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn the fundamentals of how to draft various types of transactional documents.

1. Reasons for drafting corporate documents
   1. Codify the substance of the transaction so both sides are clear as to the rights, duties and expectations
   2. In the event of a dispute, the intent, rights, duties and expectations to interpreted
2. Know the client's expectations
   1. Understand the goal
   2. The proposed timing of the transaction
   3. The risk of the transaction
   4. The risk profile of the client
   5. The amount of post-transaction flexibility
3. Structure of the document
   1. Move from basic to specific information
   2. Have descriptive headers and sub-headers
   3. Identify redundant and repetitive information
   4. Draft document in plain English
4. Constructing effective sentences to use in drafting
   1. Parallel verbs
   2. Passive voice
   3. Personal pronouns
   4. Redundancies
   5. Superfluous words
5. How to use words to construct effective sentences
   1. Confusing terms and phrases in drafting
   2. Words commonly misused in legal writing
6. The use of authoritative words in drafting
7. Using correct grammar in drafting
8. Miscellaneous or General Clauses in drafting documents

What you will learn

• Reasons for drafting corporate documents
• Understanding the clients goals
• Structure of the document
• Constructing effective sentences to use in drafting
• How to use words to construct effective sentences

How you will benefit

• Document drafting is a required skill for any legal professional.
• Anyone entering law school will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided by this course.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate and manage employees as a manager, supervisor, small business owner, human resource specialist, or corporate executive. This course will explain the difference between an employee and independent contractor: the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring; evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules.

You will gain an inside view of the law with court examples, real situations, and prevention strategies that prepare you to effectively resolve workplace issues. You will learn effective communication techniques, negotiation strategies, and what to expect if you do go to court. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
• This course is based on U.S. Employment Laws and is not suitable for other areas.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Employee or Independent Contractor?

Are all workers employees? In this lesson, you'll learn to recognize the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. This will enable you to properly classify workers so you can withhold taxes and provide benefits for true employees. You'll take a look at a real court case to see how courts decide if someone is properly classified.

Employment Benefits

Do you wish you could retire to the beach with solid employment benefits, such as health insurance, retirement, sick leave, and vacation leave in place? In this lesson, you'll look at the legal requirements relating to employment benefits. You may be surprised to learn what the law does and doesn't require! The lesson will also talk about the reasons companies provide benefits for their employees.

Hiring Practices

Do you ever find yourself stuck with employees who aren't producing? This lesson will focus on ways to screen applicants for employment to keep poor employees out and find a good match between the job and skill level of an applicant. As the saying goes, it's better to have strong hiring practices than to deal with a problem employee later on.

Evaluating Employees

Ever wonder what to do with your employees and how to keep them effectively producing? This lesson will focus on evaluation, discipline, and termination processes. You'll learn how to tackle these tough issues without violating any laws in the process.

Employment Disputes

If you ever have to deal with upset people at work (employee outbursts, customer complaints, or vendor concerns) then this lesson is for you! This lesson will show you some dispute resolution tools that will help you turn conflicts into win-win situations.

Employment Disputes in Court

Do you ever wonder what happens behind courthouse doors? This lesson will talk about the litigation process from start to finish so that you'll know what to expect if you someday find yourself in court. It will also go over legal jargon—words like depositions and interrogatories—so that you really understand the words lawyers commonly use.

Discrimination and Title VII

While discrimination should be a thing of the past, prejudice still pops up in the workplace. This lesson will talk about how to comply with Title VII law, which prohibits discrimination at work. The examples and strategies discussed here will make this law easy to understand.

More Discrimination Laws

Has anyone ever requested a special accommodation from you? This lesson will explore what the laws are about this issue. You'll find out what your duty is regarding accommodation and learn to analyze your workplace to determine whether it's compliant.

Labor Unions

Suppose there's labor talk whispered in the halls of your workplace. What do you do? This lesson will discuss the legal rights of unions to organize. You'll also consider unfair labor practices that both unions and management need to watch out for.

Labor Negotiations

Collective bargaining, grievance and appeal, strikes—what do these things have in common? They're all processes that can occur in a union environment. This lesson will talk about how to prepare for and handle union bargaining and appeals.

Workplace Safety

What are your obligations when it comes to keeping employees safe on the job? This lesson will focus on employee safety and reporting. You'll get Internet resources where you can look up specifics about your particular work environment.

Legal Compliance

Legal compliance requires an entire corporate strategy. The final lesson will focus on tools, tactics, and resources you can use to create an environment of compliance in your workplace.

What you will learn

• Learn the difference between an employee and an independent contractor and properly classify workers so you can withhold taxes and provide benefits for true employees
• Learn to screen applicants effectively
• Discover dispute resolution tools to handle disputes in the workplace
• Learn about the litigation process and laws that affect your workplace, such as discrimination laws and special accommodation laws
• Explore unfair labor practices that both unions and management need to watch out for
• Learn what your obligations are to keep your employees safe and discover Internet resources where you can look up specifics about your particular work environment
• Discover tools, tactics, and resources to create an environment of compliance in your workplace

How you will benefit

• Know how to effectively screen applicants and develop strong hiring practices
• Be ready to resolve any type of conflict and turn it into a win-win situation
• Be familiar with laws that govern a safe, fair, and compliant workplace for your employees

Ann Nevers

Ann Nevers holds a law degree and a master's in health law. She works in dispute resolution for business, employment, and health care and regularly teaches courses in these areas. She has published numerous academic articles, edited legal manuals, and written chapters on employment, dispute resolution, and health care topics.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate and manage employees as a manager, supervisor, small business owner, human resource specialist, or corporate executive. This course will explain the difference between an employee and independent contractor: the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring; evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules.

You will gain an inside view of the law with court examples, real situations, and prevention strategies that prepare you to effectively resolve workplace issues. You will learn effective communication techniques, negotiation strategies, and what to expect if you do go to court. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
• This course is based on U.S. Employment Laws and is not suitable for other areas.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Employee or Independent Contractor?

Are all workers employees? In this lesson, you'll learn to recognize the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. This will enable you to properly classify workers so you can withhold taxes and provide benefits for true employees. You'll take a look at a real court case to see how courts decide if someone is properly classified.

Employment Benefits

Do you wish you could retire to the beach with solid employment benefits, such as health insurance, retirement, sick leave, and vacation leave in place? In this lesson, you'll look at the legal requirements relating to employment benefits. You may be surprised to learn what the law does and doesn't require! The lesson will also talk about the reasons companies provide benefits for their employees.

Hiring Practices

Do you ever find yourself stuck with employees who aren't producing? This lesson will focus on ways to screen applicants for employment to keep poor employees out and find a good match between the job and skill level of an applicant. As the saying goes, it's better to have strong hiring practices than to deal with a problem employee later on.

Evaluating Employees

Ever wonder what to do with your employees and how to keep them effectively producing? This lesson will focus on evaluation, discipline, and termination processes. You'll learn how to tackle these tough issues without violating any laws in the process.

Employment Disputes

If you ever have to deal with upset people at work (employee outbursts, customer complaints, or vendor concerns) then this lesson is for you! This lesson will show you some dispute resolution tools that will help you turn conflicts into win-win situations.

Employment Disputes in Court

Do you ever wonder what happens behind courthouse doors? This lesson will talk about the litigation process from start to finish so that you'll know what to expect if you someday find yourself in court. It will also go over legal jargon—words like depositions and interrogatories—so that you really understand the words lawyers commonly use.

Discrimination and Title VII

While discrimination should be a thing of the past, prejudice still pops up in the workplace. This lesson will talk about how to comply with Title VII law, which prohibits discrimination at work. The examples and strategies discussed here will make this law easy to understand.

More Discrimination Laws

Has anyone ever requested a special accommodation from you? This lesson will explore what the laws are about this issue. You'll find out what your duty is regarding accommodation and learn to analyze your workplace to determine whether it's compliant.

Labor Unions

Suppose there's labor talk whispered in the halls of your workplace. What do you do? This lesson will discuss the legal rights of unions to organize. You'll also consider unfair labor practices that both unions and management need to watch out for.

Labor Negotiations

Collective bargaining, grievance and appeal, strikes—what do these things have in common? They're all processes that can occur in a union environment. This lesson will talk about how to prepare for and handle union bargaining and appeals.

Workplace Safety

What are your obligations when it comes to keeping employees safe on the job? This lesson will focus on employee safety and reporting. You'll get Internet resources where you can look up specifics about your particular work environment.

Legal Compliance

Legal compliance requires an entire corporate strategy. The final lesson will focus on tools, tactics, and resources you can use to create an environment of compliance in your workplace.

What you will learn

• Learn the difference between an employee and an independent contractor and properly classify workers so you can withhold taxes and provide benefits for true employees
• Learn to screen applicants effectively
• Discover dispute resolution tools to handle disputes in the workplace
• Learn about the litigation process and laws that affect your workplace, such as discrimination laws and special accommodation laws
• Explore unfair labor practices that both unions and management need to watch out for
• Learn what your obligations are to keep your employees safe and discover Internet resources where you can look up specifics about your particular work environment
• Discover tools, tactics, and resources to create an environment of compliance in your workplace

How you will benefit

• Know how to effectively screen applicants and develop strong hiring practices
• Be ready to resolve any type of conflict and turn it into a win-win situation
• Be familiar with laws that govern a safe, fair, and compliant workplace for your employees

Ann Nevers

Ann Nevers holds a law degree and a master's in health law. She works in dispute resolution for business, employment, and health care and regularly teaches courses in these areas. She has published numerous academic articles, edited legal manuals, and written chapters on employment, dispute resolution, and health care topics.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate and manage employees as a manager, supervisor, small business owner, human resource specialist, or corporate executive. This course will explain the difference between an employee and independent contractor: the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring; evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules.

You will gain an inside view of the law with court examples, real situations, and prevention strategies that prepare you to effectively resolve workplace issues. You will learn effective communication techniques, negotiation strategies, and what to expect if you do go to court. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
• This course is based on U.S. Employment Laws and is not suitable for other areas.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

1. Employee or Independent Contractor?
2. Employment Benefits
3. Hiring Practices
4. Evaluating Employees
5. Employment Disputes
6. Employment Disputes in Court
7. Discrimination and Title VII
8. More Discrimination Laws
9. Labor Unions
10. Labor Negotiations
11. Workplace Safety
12. Legal Compliance

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate and manage employees as a manager, supervisor, small business owner, human resource specialist, or corporate executive. This course will explain the difference between an employee and independent contractor: the basic types of employee benefits; effective hiring; evaluation, and termination procedures; methods to resolve employment disputes in and out of court; discrimination and union laws; and workplace safety rules.

You will gain an inside view of the law with court examples, real situations, and prevention strategies that prepare you to effectively resolve workplace issues. You will learn effective communication techniques, negotiation strategies, and what to expect if you do go to court. This course is a must for anyone who is (or aspires to be) a supervisor, manager, or human resources professional.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
• This course is based on U.S. Employment Laws and is not suitable for other areas.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn the basics of employment law so you can legally hire, evaluate, and manage employees.

1. Employee or Independent Contractor?
2. Employment Benefits
3. Hiring Practices
4. Evaluating Employees
5. Employment Disputes
6. Employment Disputes in Court
7. Discrimination and Title VII
8. More Discrimination Laws
9. Labor Unions
10. Labor Negotiations
11. Workplace Safety
12. Legal Compliance

Build a foundation in the basic substantive law for the various subjects and some of the filing requirements.

This course covers the different areas within the transactional field such as entity formation and maintenance, including securities and mergers and acquisitions principles and contracts.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Build a foundation in the basic substantive law for the various subjects and some of the filing requirements.

1. Introduction and Overview
2. Introduction to Entity Types
3. Entity Types
4. Corporate Formation
5. Corporate Maintenance
6. Dissolving an Entity
7. Securities Laws
8. Mergers and Acquisitions
9. Contracts and Intellectual Property
10. Debtor-Creditor and Bankruptcy
11. Conclusion

What you will learn

• Entity Types and considerations
• Corporate Formation
• Maintaining / Dissolving an entity
• Securities Laws
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Contracts and Intellectual Property
• Bankruptcy laws for corporations

How you will benefit

• Build a foundation in first-year law school concepts

Build a foundation in the basic substantive law for the various subjects and some of the filing requirements.

This course covers the different areas within the transactional field such as entity formation and maintenance, including securities and mergers and acquisitions principles and contracts.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Build a foundation in the basic substantive law for the various subjects and some of the filing requirements.

1. Introduction and Overview
2. Introduction to Entity Types
3. Entity Types
4. Corporate Formation
5. Corporate Maintenance
6. Dissolving an Entity
7. Securities Laws
8. Mergers and Acquisitions
9. Contracts and Intellectual Property
10. Debtor-Creditor and Bankruptcy
11. Conclusion

What you will learn

• Entity Types and considerations
• Corporate Formation
• Maintaining / Dissolving an entity
• Securities Laws
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Contracts and Intellectual Property
• Bankruptcy laws for corporations

How you will benefit

• Build a foundation in first-year law school concepts

An in-depth look at criminal law and the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

Criminal law is one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

You will examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault. The trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you. You'll also explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures. A variety of exercises based on the lessons will give you a hands-on experience. Each lesson will also feature A View from the Inside, which includes compelling information about the criminal justice system in the words of actual people who experience it every day.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Introduction to Criminal Law

This lesson will lay the foundation for the course by examining the basic features of criminal law, including how this area of law differs from every other. You'll find this first look at the important aspects of the American criminal justice system very valuable!

Murder by Degrees

In this lesson, you'll begin to examine crimes against people by reviewing the facts of a real murder case. Here's your chance to visit a real crime scene and examine the body just as it was found on a chilly January morning. From there, you'll examine the basic elements of a murder case, as well as other crimes against people.

More Crimes Against Persons

In this lesson, you'll continue your examination into crimes against people by exploring the world of assault and battery. You'll also take a close look at some of the most common myths people believe about prosecuting crimes of violence. Then, the lesson will address the crimes of stalking and kidnapping.

Principals, Accessories, and Attempt

How is a person accused of helping another person commit a crime sentenced? Does the driver of the getaway car receive the same sentence as the bank robber? What is a conspiracy? This lesson will answer those questions and many others. You'll examine the roles of principles and accessories, and how prosecutors charge gang members and others who conspire to commit a crime.

Sex Crimes

What is rape? This lesson will go behind the legal definition to use plain language to define exactly what the elements of rape are, and then you'll look at how prosecutors charge sexual offenders. You'll also examine child molestation and the impact that these crimes have on their victims.

Crimes Against Property

In this lesson, you'll explore the crimes of burglary and fraud. You'll learn not only how a person commits burglary, but also the most common techniques most burglars use. The lesson will also expose white-collar crime schemes, common games, and other frauds.

Drug Crimes

Drug dealers have become very sophisticated over the years. In this lesson, you'll learn how prosecutors and police investigate, charge, and convict people who sell narcotics. You'll then examine, in detail, the concepts of possession of illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine, and other illegal substances.

Crimes Against Justice

What is the legal definition of bribery? In this era of corporate scandals and obstruction of justice by millionaire businesspeople, you'll need to know the basic steps to follow to bring a bribery or obstruction of justice charge.

The Trial

It's time to step inside a real courtroom! In this lesson, you'll go beyond what television presents and see how a real trial proceeds from start to finish. Do trial attorneys really scream at witnesses? Can lawyers really get away with some of the tactics you see them using on nightly television? This lesson will answer those questions and many others.

Defenses

When a person is on trial, what types of defenses can they raise? What exactly is an alibi defense? What is the definition of legal insanity? How does a defendant actually present their defense? In this lesson, you'll examine the role of different defenses, and then the lesson will dispel some common myths about criminal defenses.

Insanity and Constitutional Defenses

From mothers who drown their own children to men who attempt to kill the president, the insanity defense has had a long and controversial history in the United States. In this lesson, you'll step behind the headlines and examine the real details—not only about how to raise an insanity defense, but also looking at what the statistics have to say about the success of this defense.

Sentencing and Appeal

The course will conclude with a look at the appeals process. How many convictions are reversed on appeal? Is the appellate process different in death penalty cases? In this last lesson, you'll examine the entire appellate process from start to finish with a straightforward guide on criminal appeals.

What you will learn

• Examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault
• Fully understand the trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you
• Explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures
• Gain experience with hands-on criminal justice exercises

How you will benefit

• Gain knowledge of common legal issues and terms and become more confident discussing legal matters
• Get a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and how it works to determine whether or not you'd like to pursue a career

Neal Bevans

Neal Bevans is a former Assistant District Attorney. A veteran of over 150 trials, Bevans has tried every major felony from rape, murder, and narcotics to armed robbery. One of his cases was televised nationally on Court TV. He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia (Order of the Barrister) and has been a college instructor for over 10 years. He has also presented numerous seminars to medical professionals about the legal field, including training seminars for legal nurse consultants and sexual assault nurse examiners. In addition to practicing real estate law, he also worked as a title examiner and bought and sold real estate investment properties. An author of fiction and nonfiction material, his textbook Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, was published in 2002. His second textbook, Tort Law for Legal Assistants, was published in 2003. He has also published numerous magazine articles about many aspects of the legal and medical fields, including articles focusing on developing a legal nurse consulting practice. He is also a contributing columnist to Legal Assistant Today magazine.

An in-depth look at criminal law and the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

Criminal law is one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

You will examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault. The trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you. You'll also explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures. A variety of exercises based on the lessons will give you a hands-on experience. Each lesson will also feature A View from the Inside, which includes compelling information about the criminal justice system in the words of actual people who experience it every day.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Introduction to Criminal Law

This lesson will lay the foundation for the course by examining the basic features of criminal law, including how this area of law differs from every other. You'll find this first look at the important aspects of the American criminal justice system very valuable!

Murder by Degrees

In this lesson, you'll begin to examine crimes against people by reviewing the facts of a real murder case. Here's your chance to visit a real crime scene and examine the body just as it was found on a chilly January morning. From there, you'll examine the basic elements of a murder case, as well as other crimes against people.

More Crimes Against Persons

In this lesson, you'll continue your examination into crimes against people by exploring the world of assault and battery. You'll also take a close look at some of the most common myths people believe about prosecuting crimes of violence. Then, the lesson will address the crimes of stalking and kidnapping.

Principals, Accessories, and Attempt

How is a person accused of helping another person commit a crime sentenced? Does the driver of the getaway car receive the same sentence as the bank robber? What is a conspiracy? This lesson will answer those questions and many others. You'll examine the roles of principles and accessories, and how prosecutors charge gang members and others who conspire to commit a crime.

Sex Crimes

What is rape? This lesson will go behind the legal definition to use plain language to define exactly what the elements of rape are, and then you'll look at how prosecutors charge sexual offenders. You'll also examine child molestation and the impact that these crimes have on their victims.

Crimes Against Property

In this lesson, you'll explore the crimes of burglary and fraud. You'll learn not only how a person commits burglary, but also the most common techniques most burglars use. The lesson will also expose white-collar crime schemes, common games, and other frauds.

Drug Crimes

Drug dealers have become very sophisticated over the years. In this lesson, you'll learn how prosecutors and police investigate, charge, and convict people who sell narcotics. You'll then examine, in detail, the concepts of possession of illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine, and other illegal substances.

Crimes Against Justice

What is the legal definition of bribery? In this era of corporate scandals and obstruction of justice by millionaire businesspeople, you'll need to know the basic steps to follow to bring a bribery or obstruction of justice charge.

The Trial

It's time to step inside a real courtroom! In this lesson, you'll go beyond what television presents and see how a real trial proceeds from start to finish. Do trial attorneys really scream at witnesses? Can lawyers really get away with some of the tactics you see them using on nightly television? This lesson will answer those questions and many others.

Defenses

When a person is on trial, what types of defenses can they raise? What exactly is an alibi defense? What is the definition of legal insanity? How does a defendant actually present their defense? In this lesson, you'll examine the role of different defenses, and then the lesson will dispel some common myths about criminal defenses.

Insanity and Constitutional Defenses

From mothers who drown their own children to men who attempt to kill the president, the insanity defense has had a long and controversial history in the United States. In this lesson, you'll step behind the headlines and examine the real details—not only about how to raise an insanity defense, but also looking at what the statistics have to say about the success of this defense.

Sentencing and Appeal

The course will conclude with a look at the appeals process. How many convictions are reversed on appeal? Is the appellate process different in death penalty cases? In this last lesson, you'll examine the entire appellate process from start to finish with a straightforward guide on criminal appeals.

What you will learn

• Examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault
• Fully understand the trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you
• Explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures
• Gain experience with hands-on criminal justice exercises

How you will benefit

• Gain knowledge of common legal issues and terms and become more confident discussing legal matters
• Get a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and how it works to determine whether or not you'd like to pursue a career

Neal Bevans

Neal Bevans is a former Assistant District Attorney. A veteran of over 150 trials, Bevans has tried every major felony from rape, murder, and narcotics to armed robbery. One of his cases was televised nationally on Court TV. He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia (Order of the Barrister) and has been a college instructor for over 10 years. He has also presented numerous seminars to medical professionals about the legal field, including training seminars for legal nurse consultants and sexual assault nurse examiners. In addition to practicing real estate law, he also worked as a title examiner and bought and sold real estate investment properties. An author of fiction and nonfiction material, his textbook Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, was published in 2002. His second textbook, Tort Law for Legal Assistants, was published in 2003. He has also published numerous magazine articles about many aspects of the legal and medical fields, including articles focusing on developing a legal nurse consulting practice. He is also a contributing columnist to Legal Assistant Today magazine.

An in-depth look at criminal law and the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

Criminal law is one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

You will examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault. The trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you. You'll also explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures. A variety of exercises based on the lessons will give you a hands-on experience. Each lesson will also feature A View from the Inside, which includes compelling information about the criminal justice system in the words of actual people who experience it every day.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Gain an inside look at criminal law from a former major-felony prosecutor who has appeared on Court TV. This course gives a behind the scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

Introduction to Criminal Law

This lesson will lay the foundation for the course by examining the basic features of criminal law, including how this area of law differs from every other. You'll find this first look at the important aspects of the American criminal justice system very valuable!

Murder by Degrees

In this lesson, you'll begin to examine crimes against people by reviewing the facts of a real murder case. Here's your chance to visit a real crime scene and examine the body just as it was found on a chilly January morning. From there, you'll examine the basic elements of a murder case, as well as other crimes against people.

More Crimes Against Persons

In this lesson, you'll continue your examination into crimes against people by exploring the world of assault and battery. You'll also take a close look at some of the most common myths people believe about prosecuting crimes of violence. Then, the lesson will address the crimes of stalking and kidnapping.

Principals, Accessories, and Attempt

How is a person accused of helping another person commit a crime sentenced? Does the driver of the getaway car receive the same sentence as the bank robber? What is a conspiracy? This lesson will answer those questions and many others. You'll examine the roles of principles and accessories, and how prosecutors charge gang members and others who conspire to commit a crime.

Sex Crimes

What is rape? This lesson will go behind the legal definition to use plain language to define exactly what the elements of rape are, and then you'll look at how prosecutors charge sexual offenders. You'll also examine child molestation and the impact that these crimes have on their victims.

Crimes Against Property

In this lesson, you'll explore the crimes of burglary and fraud. You'll learn not only how a person commits burglary, but also the most common techniques most burglars use. The lesson will also expose white-collar crime schemes, common games, and other frauds.

Drug Crimes

Drug dealers have become very sophisticated over the years. In this lesson, you'll learn how prosecutors and police investigate, charge, and convict people who sell narcotics. You'll then examine, in detail, the concepts of possession of illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine, and other illegal substances.

Crimes Against Justice

What is the legal definition of bribery? In this era of corporate scandals and obstruction of justice by millionaire businesspeople, you'll need to know the basic steps to follow to bring a bribery or obstruction of justice charge.

The Trial

It's time to step inside a real courtroom! In this lesson, you'll go beyond what television presents and see how a real trial proceeds from start to finish. Do trial attorneys really scream at witnesses? Can lawyers really get away with some of the tactics you see them using on nightly television? This lesson will answer those questions and many others.

Defenses

When a person is on trial, what types of defenses can they raise? What exactly is an alibi defense? What is the definition of legal insanity? How does a defendant actually present their defense? In this lesson, you'll examine the role of different defenses, and then the lesson will dispel some common myths about criminal defenses.

Insanity and Constitutional Defenses

From mothers who drown their own children to men who attempt to kill the president, the insanity defense has had a long and controversial history in the United States. In this lesson, you'll step behind the headlines and examine the real details—not only about how to raise an insanity defense, but also looking at what the statistics have to say about the success of this defense.

Sentencing and Appeal

The course will conclude with a look at the appeals process. How many convictions are reversed on appeal? Is the appellate process different in death penalty cases? In this last lesson, you'll examine the entire appellate process from start to finish with a straightforward guide on criminal appeals.

An in-depth look at criminal law and the real world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

Criminal law is one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

You will examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault. The trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you. You'll also explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures. A variety of exercises based on the lessons will give you a hands-on experience. Each lesson will also feature A View from the Inside, which includes compelling information about the criminal justice system in the words of actual people who experience it every day.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Gain an inside look at criminal law from a former major-felony prosecutor who has appeared on Court TV. This course gives a behind the scenes look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them.

Introduction to Criminal Law

This lesson will lay the foundation for the course by examining the basic features of criminal law, including how this area of law differs from every other. You'll find this first look at the important aspects of the American criminal justice system very valuable!

Murder by Degrees

In this lesson, you'll begin to examine crimes against people by reviewing the facts of a real murder case. Here's your chance to visit a real crime scene and examine the body just as it was found on a chilly January morning. From there, you'll examine the basic elements of a murder case, as well as other crimes against people.

More Crimes Against Persons

In this lesson, you'll continue your examination into crimes against people by exploring the world of assault and battery. You'll also take a close look at some of the most common myths people believe about prosecuting crimes of violence. Then, the lesson will address the crimes of stalking and kidnapping.

Principals, Accessories, and Attempt

How is a person accused of helping another person commit a crime sentenced? Does the driver of the getaway car receive the same sentence as the bank robber? What is a conspiracy? This lesson will answer those questions and many others. You'll examine the roles of principles and accessories, and how prosecutors charge gang members and others who conspire to commit a crime.

Sex Crimes

What is rape? This lesson will go behind the legal definition to use plain language to define exactly what the elements of rape are, and then you'll look at how prosecutors charge sexual offenders. You'll also examine child molestation and the impact that these crimes have on their victims.

Crimes Against Property

In this lesson, you'll explore the crimes of burglary and fraud. You'll learn not only how a person commits burglary, but also the most common techniques most burglars use. The lesson will also expose white-collar crime schemes, common games, and other frauds.

Drug Crimes

Drug dealers have become very sophisticated over the years. In this lesson, you'll learn how prosecutors and police investigate, charge, and convict people who sell narcotics. You'll then examine, in detail, the concepts of possession of illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine, and other illegal substances.

Crimes Against Justice

What is the legal definition of bribery? In this era of corporate scandals and obstruction of justice by millionaire businesspeople, you'll need to know the basic steps to follow to bring a bribery or obstruction of justice charge.

The Trial

It's time to step inside a real courtroom! In this lesson, you'll go beyond what television presents and see how a real trial proceeds from start to finish. Do trial attorneys really scream at witnesses? Can lawyers really get away with some of the tactics you see them using on nightly television? This lesson will answer those questions and many others.

Defenses

When a person is on trial, what types of defenses can they raise? What exactly is an alibi defense? What is the definition of legal insanity? How does a defendant actually present their defense? In this lesson, you'll examine the role of different defenses, and then the lesson will dispel some common myths about criminal defenses.

Insanity and Constitutional Defenses

From mothers who drown their own children to men who attempt to kill the president, the insanity defense has had a long and controversial history in the United States. In this lesson, you'll step behind the headlines and examine the real details—not only about how to raise an insanity defense, but also looking at what the statistics have to say about the success of this defense.

Sentencing and Appeal

The course will conclude with a look at the appeals process. How many convictions are reversed on appeal? Is the appellate process different in death penalty cases? In this last lesson, you'll examine the entire appellate process from start to finish with a straightforward guide on criminal appeals.

Learn how to effectively manage a law office.

This course covers the foundational skills needed to effectively manage a law office. You will learn how to track all the various duties, help with clients, and perform the functions needed within the legal workplace.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn how to effectively manage a law office.

1. Duties you may have as a law office professional
2. Accounting and billing in the law office
3. Files and record management in the law office
4. Technology used in the law office
5. Types of files encountered in the law office

What you will learn

• Effective file and record management for the law office
• Introduction to legal ethics
• Calendaring
• Conflict checking

How you will benefit

• Gain skills needed to succeed in a law office as a legal professional

Learn how to effectively manage a law office.

This course covers the foundational skills needed to effectively manage a law office. You will learn how to track all the various duties, help with clients, and perform the functions needed within the legal workplace.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn how to effectively manage a law office.

1. Duties you may have as a law office professional
2. Accounting and billing in the law office
3. Files and record management in the law office
4. Technology used in the law office
5. Types of files encountered in the law office

What you will learn

• Effective file and record management for the law office
• Introduction to legal ethics
• Calendaring
• Conflict checking

How you will benefit

• Gain skills needed to succeed in a law office as a legal professional

Learn the basics of business contracts and understand important business points that drive the creation of contracts.

This course will equip you with an understanding of some of the business points that drive the formation and creation of contracts. You will learn the elements and construction of a contract, the legal obligations of contract law, and legal representations found in contracts. If you are entering law school, own a business, or plan to start a business, you will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided in this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course will focus on business contract basics to help you recognize and understand the essential business points found in everyday business contracts.

1. Introduction and Overview
2. What is a Contract
3. Elements of a Contract
4. Duties and Obligations
5. What is the Deal?
6. Legal Representation
7. Good Faith and Conclusion

What you will learn

• Elements and construction of a contract
• Legal obligations of contract law
• Legal representations found in contracts

How you will benefit

• This course will help prepare you for law school
• If you own a business or plan to start a business you will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided by this course.

Learn the basics of business contracts and understand important business points that drive the creation of contracts.

This course will equip you with an understanding of some of the business points that drive the formation and creation of contracts. You will learn the elements and construction of a contract, the legal obligations of contract law, and legal representations found in contracts. If you are entering law school, own a business, or plan to start a business, you will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided in this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course will focus on business contract basics to help you recognize and understand the essential business points found in everyday business contracts.

1. Introduction and Overview
2. What is a Contract
3. Elements of a Contract
4. Duties and Obligations
5. What is the Deal?
6. Legal Representation
7. Good Faith and Conclusion

What you will learn

• Elements and construction of a contract
• Legal obligations of contract law
• Legal representations found in contracts

How you will benefit

• This course will help prepare you for law school
• If you own a business or plan to start a business you will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided by this course.

Learn to use your nursing background to help attorneys with medical cases and claims. This course provides a foundation in different areas of law to help you understand how to assist attorneys in all phases of civil and criminal litigation and step-by-step instructions for setting up your own nurse consulting practice.

Our legal nurse consulting course is designed for individuals interested in a comprehensive understanding of the legal and healthcare fields. This course covers the basics of the American legal system, effective marketing techniques, and collaboration with attorneys. You will learn how to start and manage a consulting business, conduct legal research, and understand evidence law.

This legal nurse consulting training provides a deep dive into the role of legal nurse consultants in criminal law cases, trial support, and the development of a legal nurse consulting practice. Additionally, it offers insights into the procedural aspects of civil cases and the day-to-day responsibilities of legal nurse consultants. You will explore the critical role legal nurse consultants play in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, highlighting the rewarding career opportunities in this field.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

What Is a Legal Nurse Consultant?

In the first lesson, you'll learn not only what a legal nurse consultant is, but also how to become one. You'll see how legal nurse consultants are the next big trend in the legal profession, and how you can use your medical background to launch a new and very lucrative second career.

The American Justice System

If one of your major stumbling blocks to becoming a legal nurse consultant is that you don't know enough about the American judicial system, this lesson will demystify the entire process. In this lesson, you'll learn about the legal system and see that the law isn't as complicated as you may have feared. We'll also look at how to put this theoretical knowledge to practice when you start your legal nurse consulting practice.

Building a Legal Nurse Consulting Practice

Ever wonder how lawyers get to be lawyers? Or how law firms can afford to pay consultants? In this lesson, we'll take a look inside law firms and reveal the financial arrangements between partners and associate attorneys. We'll also explore the jargon you'll need to negotiate top fees from plaintiffs and insurance defense firms. You'll see exactly why there's such a demand for legal nurse consultants and how to craft a resume that will make an attorney sit up and take notice.

A Civil Case From Start to Finish

In this lesson, we'll take a look at a civil case from start to finish. By the time we finish, you'll understand each phase of a civil case and know exactly where a legal nurse consultant fits into the process. You'll also learn some important terminology that will allow you to interact with attorneys and let them know that you're a legally trained professional. This lesson will give you the solid foundation in civil law that you must have before you can launch your new career as a legal nurse consultant.

Marketing, Advertising, and Starting Your Business

Are you a little anxious about starting your own business? Does the thought of charging fees, keeping records, and creating a business plan leave you with sweaty palms? Not after this lesson. We'll go step-by-step through the process of creating a legal nurse consulting practice, from the equipment that you'll need to the services that you'll offer law firms. You'll learn how much you should charge and proven methods of marketing yourself to the legal community. We'll also go through the questions that lawyers are likely to ask if they're thinking about hiring you.

Evidence Law

Do shows like Law & Order and CSI get it right? Usually not. In this lesson, you'll look through the evidence to see why most TV shows get it wrong. Want to know the difference between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence? This is where you'll learn to distinguish between different types of evidence, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage when you communicate with attorneys. You'll come out of this lesson able to tell your friends what's right (and wrong!) about legal TV shows.

Daily Activities of Legal Nurse Consultants

Want to know exactly what you'll be doing as a legal nurse consultant? You'll learn exactly what services you'll provide to attorneys—especially what to charge for them, and how to perform them. Most attorneys ask legal nurse consultants to screen cases for them. You'll learn about screening in this lesson, and you'll look at specific examples of the type of report you should give an attorney. How do you review a file? Locate an expert witness? Draft an opinion letter? In this lesson, you'll use actual, written templates for all of these activities, and more.

Legal Research

Why do you need to know how to do legal research? For one thing, it's how you can help a lawyer win a case. For another, it's a great way to get more business. You'll learn legal research from the ground up in this lesson—you may be surprised by how straightforward the topic really is. After you finish this lesson, you'll be confident that you can walk into a law library anywhere and know exactly where to go and what to do.

Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law

Now that you've built your skill set, you're ready to tackle the two types of cases where you'll make most of your income as a legal nurse consultant: Personal injury and medical malpractice cases. We'll look at how these cases are brought and why you are absolutely essential in making them successful. Where do you fit in as an expert in medical malpractice cases? How do you help attorneys prepare these cases? More importantly, how can you show prospective attorneys that they're more likely to win their case with a legal nurse consultant than without one? This lesson answers these questions and many more.

Criminal Law

Legal nurse consultants are becoming important in criminal law, too. If you're drawn to cases where you can make a real difference—rape and child molestation, for instance—then this lesson will help you master the basics of criminal law. You'll learn how prosecutors bring cases, the function of grand juries, how a criminal trial comes together, and what it takes to work with the victims of these terrible crimes. You'll also get an inside look at a world very few people ever get to see.

Preparing for Trials

Picture yourself walking into a courtroom as the right hand of a trial attorney. You help pick the jury. You suggest questions that the attorney should ask medical witnesses. You confer with the lawyer during the trial. This lesson teaches you how to master all of these skills. You'll learn the intricacies of your exciting new profession and realize the potentials that you, as a legal nurse consultant, now have.

A Day in the Life of a Legal Nurse Consultant

In the last lesson, you'll look at two final skill sets that you must have to build a successful legal nurse consultant practice: Medical literature review for attorneys and networking. You'll see how to perform medical research both in libraries and online. The Internet resources available to legal nurse consultants are amazing in their diversity. When you complete this lesson, you'll be able to conduct medical literature research right from your computer at home. You'll see how to bill attorneys for this service and then how to use it to generate more business. This lesson also shows you how to network in the legal community and gives you proven techniques for building a lucrative legal nurse consulting practice.

What you will learn

• Explore the critical contributions of legal nurse consultants in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases and the important role of the legal nurse consultant
• Examine effective marketing strategies for legal nurse consultants and how to establish and manage a successful consulting business
• Master the role of legal nurse consultants in supporting attorneys during trials, including their involvement in criminal law cases and civil case procedures

How you will benefit

• Acquire knowledge of the American legal system and learn how legal nurse consultants bridge the gap between the medical and legal fields
• Identify effective marketing strategies and business management skills for legal nurse consultants to successfully launch and grow their own consulting practice, ensuring financial stability and professional independence
• Obtain an understanding of legal research, evidence law, and the intricacies of trial support to empower yourself to provide invaluable assistance to attorneys, increasing their demand in legal proceedings and creating positive outcomes
• Gain insights into criminal and civil case procedures, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, preparing yourself to navigate complex legal scenarios and contribute effectively to case strategy and analysis
• Explore the critical role of legal nurse consultants in various legal contexts to better grasp the significant impact this role has on legal outcomes, highlighting the lucrative and rewarding career paths available to you

Neal Bevans

Neal Bevans is a former Assistant District Attorney. A veteran of over 150 trials, Bevans has tried every major felony from rape, murder, and narcotics to armed robbery. One of his cases was televised nationally on Court TV. He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia (Order of the Barrister) and has been a college instructor for over 10 years. He has also presented numerous seminars to medical professionals about the legal field, including training seminars for legal nurse consultants and sexual assault nurse examiners. In addition to practicing real estate law, he also worked as a title examiner and bought and sold real estate investment properties. An author of fiction and nonfiction material, his textbook Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, was published in 2002. His second textbook, Tort Law for Legal Assistants, was published in 2003. He has also published numerous magazine articles about many aspects of the legal and medical fields, including articles focusing on developing a legal nurse consulting practice. He is also a contributing columnist to Legal Assistant Today magazine.

Learn to use your nursing background to help attorneys with medical cases and claims. This course provides a foundation in different areas of law to help you understand how to assist attorneys in all phases of civil and criminal litigation and step-by-step instructions for setting up your own nurse consulting practice.

Our legal nurse consulting course is designed for individuals interested in a comprehensive understanding of the legal and healthcare fields. This course covers the basics of the American legal system, effective marketing techniques, and collaboration with attorneys. You will learn how to start and manage a consulting business, conduct legal research, and understand evidence law.

This legal nurse consulting training provides a deep dive into the role of legal nurse consultants in criminal law cases, trial support, and the development of a legal nurse consulting practice. Additionally, it offers insights into the procedural aspects of civil cases and the day-to-day responsibilities of legal nurse consultants. You will explore the critical role legal nurse consultants play in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, highlighting the rewarding career opportunities in this field.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

What Is a Legal Nurse Consultant?

In the first lesson, you'll learn not only what a legal nurse consultant is, but also how to become one. You'll see how legal nurse consultants are the next big trend in the legal profession, and how you can use your medical background to launch a new and very lucrative second career.

The American Justice System

If one of your major stumbling blocks to becoming a legal nurse consultant is that you don't know enough about the American judicial system, this lesson will demystify the entire process. In this lesson, you'll learn about the legal system and see that the law isn't as complicated as you may have feared. We'll also look at how to put this theoretical knowledge to practice when you start your legal nurse consulting practice.

Building a Legal Nurse Consulting Practice

Ever wonder how lawyers get to be lawyers? Or how law firms can afford to pay consultants? In this lesson, we'll take a look inside law firms and reveal the financial arrangements between partners and associate attorneys. We'll also explore the jargon you'll need to negotiate top fees from plaintiffs and insurance defense firms. You'll see exactly why there's such a demand for legal nurse consultants and how to craft a resume that will make an attorney sit up and take notice.

A Civil Case From Start to Finish

In this lesson, we'll take a look at a civil case from start to finish. By the time we finish, you'll understand each phase of a civil case and know exactly where a legal nurse consultant fits into the process. You'll also learn some important terminology that will allow you to interact with attorneys and let them know that you're a legally trained professional. This lesson will give you the solid foundation in civil law that you must have before you can launch your new career as a legal nurse consultant.

Marketing, Advertising, and Starting Your Business

Are you a little anxious about starting your own business? Does the thought of charging fees, keeping records, and creating a business plan leave you with sweaty palms? Not after this lesson. We'll go step-by-step through the process of creating a legal nurse consulting practice, from the equipment that you'll need to the services that you'll offer law firms. You'll learn how much you should charge and proven methods of marketing yourself to the legal community. We'll also go through the questions that lawyers are likely to ask if they're thinking about hiring you.

Evidence Law

Do shows like Law & Order and CSI get it right? Usually not. In this lesson, you'll look through the evidence to see why most TV shows get it wrong. Want to know the difference between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence? This is where you'll learn to distinguish between different types of evidence, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage when you communicate with attorneys. You'll come out of this lesson able to tell your friends what's right (and wrong!) about legal TV shows.

Daily Activities of Legal Nurse Consultants

Want to know exactly what you'll be doing as a legal nurse consultant? You'll learn exactly what services you'll provide to attorneys—especially what to charge for them, and how to perform them. Most attorneys ask legal nurse consultants to screen cases for them. You'll learn about screening in this lesson, and you'll look at specific examples of the type of report you should give an attorney. How do you review a file? Locate an expert witness? Draft an opinion letter? In this lesson, you'll use actual, written templates for all of these activities, and more.

Legal Research

Why do you need to know how to do legal research? For one thing, it's how you can help a lawyer win a case. For another, it's a great way to get more business. You'll learn legal research from the ground up in this lesson—you may be surprised by how straightforward the topic really is. After you finish this lesson, you'll be confident that you can walk into a law library anywhere and know exactly where to go and what to do.

Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law

Now that you've built your skill set, you're ready to tackle the two types of cases where you'll make most of your income as a legal nurse consultant: Personal injury and medical malpractice cases. We'll look at how these cases are brought and why you are absolutely essential in making them successful. Where do you fit in as an expert in medical malpractice cases? How do you help attorneys prepare these cases? More importantly, how can you show prospective attorneys that they're more likely to win their case with a legal nurse consultant than without one? This lesson answers these questions and many more.

Criminal Law

Legal nurse consultants are becoming important in criminal law, too. If you're drawn to cases where you can make a real difference—rape and child molestation, for instance—then this lesson will help you master the basics of criminal law. You'll learn how prosecutors bring cases, the function of grand juries, how a criminal trial comes together, and what it takes to work with the victims of these terrible crimes. You'll also get an inside look at a world very few people ever get to see.

Preparing for Trials

Picture yourself walking into a courtroom as the right hand of a trial attorney. You help pick the jury. You suggest questions that the attorney should ask medical witnesses. You confer with the lawyer during the trial. This lesson teaches you how to master all of these skills. You'll learn the intricacies of your exciting new profession and realize the potentials that you, as a legal nurse consultant, now have.

A Day in the Life of a Legal Nurse Consultant

In the last lesson, you'll look at two final skill sets that you must have to build a successful legal nurse consultant practice: Medical literature review for attorneys and networking. You'll see how to perform medical research both in libraries and online. The Internet resources available to legal nurse consultants are amazing in their diversity. When you complete this lesson, you'll be able to conduct medical literature research right from your computer at home. You'll see how to bill attorneys for this service and then how to use it to generate more business. This lesson also shows you how to network in the legal community and gives you proven techniques for building a lucrative legal nurse consulting practice.

What you will learn

• Explore the critical contributions of legal nurse consultants in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases and the important role of the legal nurse consultant
• Examine effective marketing strategies for legal nurse consultants and how to establish and manage a successful consulting business
• Master the role of legal nurse consultants in supporting attorneys during trials, including their involvement in criminal law cases and civil case procedures

How you will benefit

• Acquire knowledge of the American legal system and learn how legal nurse consultants bridge the gap between the medical and legal fields
• Identify effective marketing strategies and business management skills for legal nurse consultants to successfully launch and grow their own consulting practice, ensuring financial stability and professional independence
• Obtain an understanding of legal research, evidence law, and the intricacies of trial support to empower yourself to provide invaluable assistance to attorneys, increasing their demand in legal proceedings and creating positive outcomes
• Gain insights into criminal and civil case procedures, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, preparing yourself to navigate complex legal scenarios and contribute effectively to case strategy and analysis
• Explore the critical role of legal nurse consultants in various legal contexts to better grasp the significant impact this role has on legal outcomes, highlighting the lucrative and rewarding career paths available to you

Neal Bevans

Neal Bevans is a former Assistant District Attorney. A veteran of over 150 trials, Bevans has tried every major felony from rape, murder, and narcotics to armed robbery. One of his cases was televised nationally on Court TV. He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia (Order of the Barrister) and has been a college instructor for over 10 years. He has also presented numerous seminars to medical professionals about the legal field, including training seminars for legal nurse consultants and sexual assault nurse examiners. In addition to practicing real estate law, he also worked as a title examiner and bought and sold real estate investment properties. An author of fiction and nonfiction material, his textbook Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, was published in 2002. His second textbook, Tort Law for Legal Assistants, was published in 2003. He has also published numerous magazine articles about many aspects of the legal and medical fields, including articles focusing on developing a legal nurse consulting practice. He is also a contributing columnist to Legal Assistant Today magazine.

Learn to use your nursing background to help attorneys with medical cases and claims. This course provides a foundation in different areas of law to help you understand how to assist attorneys in all phases of civil and criminal litigation and step-by-step instructions for setting up your own nurse consulting practice.

Our legal nurse consulting course is designed for individuals interested in a comprehensive understanding of the legal and healthcare fields. This course covers the basics of the American legal system, effective marketing techniques, and collaboration with attorneys. You will learn how to start and manage a consulting business, conduct legal research, and understand evidence law.

This legal nurse consulting training provides a deep dive into the role of legal nurse consultants in criminal law cases, trial support, and the development of a legal nurse consulting practice. Additionally, it offers insights into the procedural aspects of civil cases and the day-to-day responsibilities of legal nurse consultants. You will explore the critical role legal nurse consultants play in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, highlighting the rewarding career opportunities in this field.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This online legal nurse consulting course will teach you everything you need to know to become a legal nurse consultant. Outside of nursing practice, legal nurse consulting is one of the most unique opportunities for nurses today. As a legal nurse consultant, you are more than a nurse; you are an expert witness who advises attorneys on the processes, procedures, and terminology of the medical field.

This legal nurse consultant training is designed to help you succeed, even if you are coming from another healthcare profession. The legal field needs skilled healthcare professionals, so if you want to branch out, work remotely, or earn extra income, this legal nurse consulting program will help you learn how to make your medical knowledge work for you.

What Is a Legal Nurse Consultant?

In the first lesson, you'll learn not only what a legal nurse consultant is, but also how to become one. You'll see how legal nurse consultants are the next big trend in the legal profession, and how you can use your medical background to launch a new and very lucrative second career.

The American Justice System

If one of your major stumbling blocks to becoming a legal nurse consultant is that you don't know enough about the American judicial system, this lesson will demystify the entire process. In this lesson, you'll learn about the legal system and see that the law isn't as complicated as you may have feared. We'll also look at how to put this theoretical knowledge to practice when you start your legal nurse consulting practice.

Building a Legal Nurse Consulting Practice

Ever wonder how lawyers get to be lawyers? Or how law firms can afford to pay consultants? In this lesson, we'll take a look inside law firms and reveal the financial arrangements between partners and associate attorneys. We'll also explore the jargon you'll need to negotiate top fees from plaintiffs and insurance defense firms. You'll see exactly why there's such a demand for legal nurse consultants and how to craft a resume that will make an attorney sit up and take notice.

A Civil Case From Start to Finish

In this lesson, we'll take a look at a civil case from start to finish. By the time we finish, you'll understand each phase of a civil case and know exactly where a legal nurse consultant fits into the process. You'll also learn some important terminology that will allow you to interact with attorneys and let them know that you're a legally trained professional. This lesson will give you the solid foundation in civil law that you must have before you can launch your new career as a legal nurse consultant.

Marketing, Advertising, and Starting Your Business

Are you a little anxious about starting your own business? Does the thought of charging fees, keeping records, and creating a business plan leave you with sweaty palms? Not after this lesson. We'll go step-by-step through the process of creating a legal nurse consulting practice, from the equipment that you'll need to the services that you'll offer law firms. You'll learn how much you should charge and proven methods of marketing yourself to the legal community. We'll also go through the questions that lawyers are likely to ask if they're thinking about hiring you.

Evidence Law

Do shows like Law & Order and CSI get it right? Usually not. In this lesson, we'll look through the evidence to see why most TV shows get it wrong. Want to know the difference between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence? This is where you'll learn to distinguish between different types of evidence, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage when you communicate with attorneys. You'll come out of this lesson able to tell your friends what's right (and wrong!) about legal TV shows.

Daily Activities of Legal Nurse Consultants

Want to know exactly what you'll be doing as a legal nurse consultant? You'll learn exactly what services you'll provide to attorneys—especially what to charge for them, and how to perform them. Most attorneys ask legal nurse consultants to screen cases for them. You'll learn about screening in this lesson and look at specific examples of the type of report you should give an attorney. How do you review a file? Locate an expert witness? Draft an opinion letter? In this lesson, you'll use actual, written templates for all of these activities and more.

Legal Research

Why do you need to know how to do legal research? For one thing, it's how you can help a lawyer win a case. For another, it's a great way to get more business. You'll learn legal research from the ground up in this lesson—you may be surprised by how straightforward the topic really is. When you finish this lesson, you be confident that you can walk into a law library anywhere and know exactly where to go and what to do.

Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law

Now that you've built your skill set, you're ready to tackle the two types of cases where you'll make most of your income as a legal nurse consultant: Personal injury and medical malpractice cases. We'll look at how these cases are brought and why you are absolutely essential in making them successful. Where do you fit in as an expert in medical malpractice cases? How do you help attorneys prepare these cases? More importantly, how can you show prospective attorneys that they're more likely to win their case with a legal nurse consultant than without one? This lesson answers these questions and many more.

Criminal Law

Legal nurse consultants are becoming important in criminal law, too. If you're drawn to cases where you can make a real difference—rape and child molestation, for instance—then this lesson will help you master the basics of criminal law. You'll learn how prosecutors bring cases, the function of grand juries, how a criminal trial comes together, and what it takes to work with the victims of these terrible crimes. You'll also get an inside look at a world very few people ever get to see.

Preparing for Trials

Picture yourself walking into a courtroom as the right hand of a trial attorney. You help pick the jury. You suggest questions that the attorney should ask medical witnesses. You confer with the lawyer during the trial. This lesson teaches you how to master all of these skills. You'll learn the intricacies of your exciting new profession and realize the potential that you, as a legal nurse consultant, now have.

A Day in the Life of a Legal Nurse Consultant

In the last lesson, we'll look at two final skill sets that you must have to build a successful legal nurse consultant practice: Medical literature review for attorneys and networking. You'll see how to perform medical research both in libraries and online. The Internet resources available to legal nurse consultants are amazing in their diversity. When you complete this lesson, you'll be able to conduct medical literature research right from your computer at home. You'll see how to bill attorneys for this service and then how to use it to generate more business. This lesson also shows you how to network in the legal community and gives you proven techniques for building a lucrative legal nurse consulting practice.

What you will learn

• Explore the critical contributions of legal nurse consultants in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases and the important role of the legal nurse consultant
• Examine effective marketing strategies for legal nurse consultants and how to establish and manage a successful consulting business
• Master the role of legal nurse consultants in supporting attorneys during trials, including their involvement in criminal law cases and civil case procedures

How you will benefit

• Acquire knowledge of the American legal system and learn how legal nurse consultants bridge the gap between the medical and legal fields
• Identify effective marketing strategies and business management skills for legal nurse consultants to successfully launch and grow their own consulting practice, ensuring financial stability and professional independence
• Obtain an understanding of legal research, evidence law, and the intricacies of trial support to empower yourself to provide invaluable assistance to attorneys, increasing their demand in legal proceedings and creating positive outcomes
• Gain insights into criminal and civil case procedures, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, preparing yourself to navigate complex legal scenarios and contribute effectively to case strategy and analysis
• Explore the critical role of legal nurse consultants in various legal contexts to better grasp the significant impact this role has on legal outcomes, highlighting the lucrative and rewarding career paths available to you

Learn to use your nursing background to help attorneys with medical cases and claims. This course provides a foundation in different areas of law to help you understand how to assist attorneys in all phases of civil and criminal litigation and step-by-step instructions for setting up your own nurse consulting practice.

Our legal nurse consulting course is designed for individuals interested in a comprehensive understanding of the legal and healthcare fields. This course covers the basics of the American legal system, effective marketing techniques, and collaboration with attorneys. You will learn how to start and manage a consulting business, conduct legal research, and understand evidence law.

This legal nurse consulting training provides a deep dive into the role of legal nurse consultants in criminal law cases, trial support, and the development of a legal nurse consulting practice. Additionally, it offers insights into the procedural aspects of civil cases and the day-to-day responsibilities of legal nurse consultants. You will explore the critical role legal nurse consultants play in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, highlighting the rewarding career opportunities in this field.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This online legal nurse consulting course will teach you everything you need to know to become a legal nurse consultant. Outside of nursing practice, legal nurse consulting is one of the most unique opportunities for nurses today. As a legal nurse consultant, you are more than a nurse; you are an expert witness who advises attorneys on the processes, procedures, and terminology of the medical field.

This legal nurse consultant training is designed to help you succeed, even if you are coming from another healthcare profession. The legal field needs skilled healthcare professionals, so if you want to branch out, work remotely, or earn extra income, this legal nurse consulting program will help you learn how to make your medical knowledge work for you.

What Is a Legal Nurse Consultant?

In the first lesson, you'll learn not only what a legal nurse consultant is, but also how to become one. You'll see how legal nurse consultants are the next big trend in the legal profession, and how you can use your medical background to launch a new and very lucrative second career.

The American Justice System

If one of your major stumbling blocks to becoming a legal nurse consultant is that you don't know enough about the American judicial system, this lesson will demystify the entire process. In this lesson, you'll learn about the legal system and see that the law isn't as complicated as you may have feared. We'll also look at how to put this theoretical knowledge to practice when you start your legal nurse consulting practice.

Building a Legal Nurse Consulting Practice

Ever wonder how lawyers get to be lawyers? Or how law firms can afford to pay consultants? In this lesson, we'll take a look inside law firms and reveal the financial arrangements between partners and associate attorneys. We'll also explore the jargon you'll need to negotiate top fees from plaintiffs and insurance defense firms. You'll see exactly why there's such a demand for legal nurse consultants and how to craft a resume that will make an attorney sit up and take notice.

A Civil Case From Start to Finish

In this lesson, we'll take a look at a civil case from start to finish. By the time we finish, you'll understand each phase of a civil case and know exactly where a legal nurse consultant fits into the process. You'll also learn some important terminology that will allow you to interact with attorneys and let them know that you're a legally trained professional. This lesson will give you the solid foundation in civil law that you must have before you can launch your new career as a legal nurse consultant.

Marketing, Advertising, and Starting Your Business

Are you a little anxious about starting your own business? Does the thought of charging fees, keeping records, and creating a business plan leave you with sweaty palms? Not after this lesson. We'll go step-by-step through the process of creating a legal nurse consulting practice, from the equipment that you'll need to the services that you'll offer law firms. You'll learn how much you should charge and proven methods of marketing yourself to the legal community. We'll also go through the questions that lawyers are likely to ask if they're thinking about hiring you.

Evidence Law

Do shows like Law & Order and CSI get it right? Usually not. In this lesson, we'll look through the evidence to see why most TV shows get it wrong. Want to know the difference between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence? This is where you'll learn to distinguish between different types of evidence, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage when you communicate with attorneys. You'll come out of this lesson able to tell your friends what's right (and wrong!) about legal TV shows.

Daily Activities of Legal Nurse Consultants

Want to know exactly what you'll be doing as a legal nurse consultant? You'll learn exactly what services you'll provide to attorneys—especially what to charge for them, and how to perform them. Most attorneys ask legal nurse consultants to screen cases for them. You'll learn about screening in this lesson and look at specific examples of the type of report you should give an attorney. How do you review a file? Locate an expert witness? Draft an opinion letter? In this lesson, you'll use actual, written templates for all of these activities and more.

Legal Research

Why do you need to know how to do legal research? For one thing, it's how you can help a lawyer win a case. For another, it's a great way to get more business. You'll learn legal research from the ground up in this lesson—you may be surprised by how straightforward the topic really is. When you finish this lesson, you be confident that you can walk into a law library anywhere and know exactly where to go and what to do.

Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Law

Now that you've built your skill set, you're ready to tackle the two types of cases where you'll make most of your income as a legal nurse consultant: Personal injury and medical malpractice cases. We'll look at how these cases are brought and why you are absolutely essential in making them successful. Where do you fit in as an expert in medical malpractice cases? How do you help attorneys prepare these cases? More importantly, how can you show prospective attorneys that they're more likely to win their case with a legal nurse consultant than without one? This lesson answers these questions and many more.

Criminal Law

Legal nurse consultants are becoming important in criminal law, too. If you're drawn to cases where you can make a real difference—rape and child molestation, for instance—then this lesson will help you master the basics of criminal law. You'll learn how prosecutors bring cases, the function of grand juries, how a criminal trial comes together, and what it takes to work with the victims of these terrible crimes. You'll also get an inside look at a world very few people ever get to see.

Preparing for Trials

Picture yourself walking into a courtroom as the right hand of a trial attorney. You help pick the jury. You suggest questions that the attorney should ask medical witnesses. You confer with the lawyer during the trial. This lesson teaches you how to master all of these skills. You'll learn the intricacies of your exciting new profession and realize the potential that you, as a legal nurse consultant, now have.

A Day in the Life of a Legal Nurse Consultant

In the last lesson, we'll look at two final skill sets that you must have to build a successful legal nurse consultant practice: Medical literature review for attorneys and networking. You'll see how to perform medical research both in libraries and online. The Internet resources available to legal nurse consultants are amazing in their diversity. When you complete this lesson, you'll be able to conduct medical literature research right from your computer at home. You'll see how to bill attorneys for this service and then how to use it to generate more business. This lesson also shows you how to network in the legal community and gives you proven techniques for building a lucrative legal nurse consulting practice.

What you will learn

• Explore the critical contributions of legal nurse consultants in personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases and the important role of the legal nurse consultant
• Examine effective marketing strategies for legal nurse consultants and how to establish and manage a successful consulting business
• Master the role of legal nurse consultants in supporting attorneys during trials, including their involvement in criminal law cases and civil case procedures

How you will benefit

• Acquire knowledge of the American legal system and learn how legal nurse consultants bridge the gap between the medical and legal fields
• Identify effective marketing strategies and business management skills for legal nurse consultants to successfully launch and grow their own consulting practice, ensuring financial stability and professional independence
• Obtain an understanding of legal research, evidence law, and the intricacies of trial support to empower yourself to provide invaluable assistance to attorneys, increasing their demand in legal proceedings and creating positive outcomes
• Gain insights into criminal and civil case procedures, including personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases, preparing yourself to navigate complex legal scenarios and contribute effectively to case strategy and analysis
• Explore the critical role of legal nurse consultants in various legal contexts to better grasp the significant impact this role has on legal outcomes, highlighting the lucrative and rewarding career paths available to you

Learn key skills for researching legal authorities and cases.

This course will teach you how to conduct research within the legal profession. Within law, legal professionals must be able to research and cite case law, and this course explains the authorities, the law library, and how to cite and Shepardize cases properly.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn key skills for researching legal authorities and cases.

1. Using FIRAC in legal research
2. Sources of law
3. Resources available for statutory research
4. How to cite case law research
5. Secondary authority resources
6. Using Shepard's citations in legal research
7. Referring to a case using case citation
8. Writing a case brief
9. Computerized legal research as a tool

What you will learn

• IRAC and Sources of Law
• Authorities of Law
• Statutory and Case Law Research
• Resources and Briefing
• Computerized Legal Research
• Shepardizing

How you will benefit

• Gain key skills needed to work as a paralegal

Learn key skills for researching legal authorities and cases.

This course will teach you how to conduct research within the legal profession. Within law, legal professionals must be able to research and cite case law, and this course explains the authorities, the law library, and how to cite and Shepardize cases properly.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn key skills for researching legal authorities and cases.

1. Using FIRAC in legal research
2. Sources of law
3. Resources available for statutory research
4. How to cite case law research
5. Secondary authority resources
6. Using Shepard's citations in legal research
7. Referring to a case using case citation
8. Writing a case brief
9. Computerized legal research as a tool

What you will learn

• IRAC and Sources of Law
• Authorities of Law
• Statutory and Case Law Research
• Resources and Briefing
• Computerized Legal Research
• Shepardizing

How you will benefit

• Gain key skills needed to work as a paralegal

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of legal writing, including reasoning and analysis.

Learn to develop effective and accurate legal communications through the use of critical thinking and legal authorities to support conclusions.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of legal writing, including reasoning and analysis.

1. Importance of legal writing in the legal field
2. Goal of legal writing
3. Drafting documents in legal writing
4. Constructing effective sentences in legal writing
   1. Precision and simplicity
   2. Sound structure
   3. Using active voice
5. Using defined terms in legal writing
6. Word usage in legal writing
7. Redundancies
8. Commonly misused words in legal writing
9. Reviewing legal documents
10. Using FIRAC in legal analysis

What you will learn

• Drafting written documents for legal purposes
• Construction of effective sentences
• Use of defined legal terms
• Word usage in legal writing

How you will benefit

• Anyone entering law school will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided by this course.

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of legal writing, including reasoning and analysis.

Learn to develop effective and accurate legal communications through the use of critical thinking and legal authorities to support conclusions.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of legal writing, including reasoning and analysis.

1. Importance of legal writing in the legal field
2. Goal of legal writing
3. Drafting documents in legal writing
4. Constructing effective sentences in legal writing
   1. Precision and simplicity
   2. Sound structure
   3. Using active voice
5. Using defined terms in legal writing
6. Word usage in legal writing
7. Redundancies
8. Commonly misused words in legal writing
9. Reviewing legal documents
10. Using FIRAC in legal analysis

What you will learn

• Drafting written documents for legal purposes
• Construction of effective sentences
• Use of defined legal terms
• Word usage in legal writing

How you will benefit

• Anyone entering law school will benefit from the knowledge and principles provided by this course.

This course covers the legal topic of Torts, the law of torts pertains to injuries against one's person or property.

The law of torts pertains to injuries against one's person or property. This course provides an overview of torts such as trespass, false imprisonment, defamation, nuisance, assault, battery, negligence and misrepresentation. You will also learn the elements of individual torts, such as intentional torts and negligence, are examined from a black letter law perspective.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course covers the legal topic of Torts, the law of torts pertains to injuries against one's person or property.

1. Types of Torts
2. Torts to Property
3. Defenses
4. Cause of Action
5. Defense of Negligence
6. Strict Liability

What you will learn

• Types of Torts
• Defenses
• Cause of action
• Defense of Negligence
• Liability

How you will benefit

• Build a solid foundation of first-year law school concepts

This course covers the legal topic of Torts, the law of torts pertains to injuries against one's person or property.

The law of torts pertains to injuries against one's person or property. This course provides an overview of torts such as trespass, false imprisonment, defamation, nuisance, assault, battery, negligence and misrepresentation. You will also learn the elements of individual torts, such as intentional torts and negligence, are examined from a black letter law perspective.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course covers the legal topic of Torts, the law of torts pertains to injuries against one's person or property.

1. Types of Torts
2. Torts to Property
3. Defenses
4. Cause of Action
5. Defense of Negligence
6. Strict Liability

What you will learn

• Types of Torts
• Defenses
• Cause of action
• Defense of Negligence
• Liability

How you will benefit

• Build a solid foundation of first-year law school concepts

Learn techniques for drafting transactional documents.

Transactional legal professionals negotiate, draft and interpret contracts. This course will teach the provisions included in different types of general contracts, M&A documents and SEC documents. You will also learn drafting standards and work hands-on drafting, interpreting and negotiating various document provisions.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn techniques for drafting transactional documents.

1. Introduction
2. Client Focus
3. Structure
4. Sentences
5. Legalese
6. Defined Terms
7. Grammatical Concerns
8. Examples

What you will learn

• Tools for effective transactional writing and drafting, including plain English
• Tips for effective and efficient speed in drafting
• Warning signs in "cookie-cutter" documents
• Important terminology in representations and warranties
• Strategies for structuring the deal in your contracts

How you will benefit

• Build a solid foundation of first-year law school topics.

Learn techniques for drafting transactional documents.

Transactional legal professionals negotiate, draft and interpret contracts. This course will teach the provisions included in different types of general contracts, M&A documents and SEC documents. You will also learn drafting standards and work hands-on drafting, interpreting and negotiating various document provisions.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn techniques for drafting transactional documents.

1. Introduction
2. Client Focus
3. Structure
4. Sentences
5. Legalese
6. Defined Terms
7. Grammatical Concerns
8. Examples

What you will learn

• Tools for effective transactional writing and drafting, including plain English
• Tips for effective and efficient speed in drafting
• Warning signs in "cookie-cutter" documents
• Important terminology in representations and warranties
• Strategies for structuring the deal in your contracts

How you will benefit

• Build a solid foundation of first-year law school topics.