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ALF-3004 Legal Issues in Operations ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In today's legal environment there are many issues that a business encounters in operating successfully. These issues include employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as licensing, permits and taxes. This course will explore some of the more important topics in running the operations of a business so that a paralegal can become familiar with some of the issues and develop a perspective for working with lawyer to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
ALF-3008 Legal Aspects of Contracts ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course will focus on the basics of business contracts so as to draw attention to important business points that are found in every day business contracts. This course will equip participants with an understanding of some of the business points that drive the formation and creation of contracts.
ALF-3009 Tax Issues ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course covers the basic tax issues that are important in transactional work; whether the business is a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. The basic tax issues in operating a business will be covered in this course along with tax strategies for business planning.
ALF-3010 Business Plan Development ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will learn the essentials of creating and developing a successful business plan to better understands the basic business structure as they assist lawyers with start-up business clients.
ALF-3012 Persuasive Communication ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Persuasive communication is essential I all areas of law and business. This course will provide students with the opportunity to gain confidence and improve their communication skills. Even the most skilled communicator can always learn additional techniques for success.
ALF-3016 Principles of Buying and Selling a Business ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will be exposed to the acquisition and disposition process. Topics will include valuation, strategic positioning and financing options. This course is excellent for developing an understanding of the essential business principles applicable to buying or selling an ongoing business.
ALF-3018 Negotiating Strategies ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
The business environment and culture of any business relationship is often the product of a negotiation. This course will explore the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments. This course will develop basic negotiation skills that can be used in a variety of contexts.
ALF-3028 Introduction to Business Law ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This course is an introduction to contracts and transactions involving starting and selling businesses. The course will introduce students to basic concepts involved in real estate, commercial law, and banking.
ALF-3029 Corporate Document Drafting ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of how to draft various types of transactional drafting. The course emphasizes clear and concise writing, grammatical and syntactical principles and draftsmanship. This course is foundational for anyone who drafts or reviews documents or contracts.
ALF-3030 Business Entity Formation ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will learn how to form, maintain and dissolve various business entities. Students will have a chance to prepare various documents related to entity formation and maintenance. Students will also learn some of the subtle differences between the various types of entities. This class is a follow-up to Introduction to Business Law (Transactions).
ALF-3031 Bankruptcy Law ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
Students in this course will become familiar with the basic requirements of a Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy. Students will also have the opportunity to become familiar with some of the more general Court rules and preparation of documents for filing.
ALF-3032 Intellectual Property Law ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will become familiar with the various types of intellectual property; such as trademarks and copyrights. Students will become familiar with the preparation of documents of filing for intellectual property protection as well as the various types of business arrangements and documents that protect intellectual property rights.
ALF-3033 Private Business Mergers and Aquisitions ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will become familiar with transactional work that is built around the private company (small and middle market, from $5M to $50M in gross revenue) acquisition and sale of the assets of a business from initial negotiations through closing. This program delves into the deal drivers and business points facing smaller companies; such as cash flow, valuation of assets, intellectual property and tax and accounting issues.
ALF-3034 Real Estate Law ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
This is a survey course in which students learn about various real estate documents and the practice of real estate law. This includes deeds, mortgage instruments, foreclosure notices, mechanic's liens, leases and listing contracts.
ALF-3035 Probate and Estate Planning ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will learn the effects of various types of ownership upon passage of property at owner death, with or without a will; administration, taxation of estates and inheritance; basic requirements for trusts, wills, and guardianships. The course will also cover the basics of the administration of a decedent's estate.
ALF-3036 Civil Litigation ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
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. Course work will focus on the role and responsibilities of the paralegal in preparing court documents, investigation, client and witness contact, discovery, and trial assistantship.
ALF-3037 Transactional Drafting ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
It is important that a paralegal be familiar with certain key provisions in most transactional documents, including representations and warranties, conditions to closing and certain provisions in the "General Clauses" or "Miscellaneous Clauses" section of the transactional document. Participants will learn why certain provisions are included in different types of general contracts.
ALF-3038 Trial Preparation ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will learn the fundamentals of preparing for trial. Students will learn about document preparation, discovery, scheduling and working with the courts.
ALF-3039 Interviewing Skills for Paralegals ($240) [30 hours, 3 CEUs]
In this course students will learn the skills necessary to assist attorneys with interviewing witnesses and parties in the litigation process. | 
