The two areas of study for this topic-specific Specialist Program are Real Estate Law and Administrative Law. A required elective further sharpens your understanding of Real Estate Law.
Real Estate Law
Legal representation in real estate matters is becoming more necessary, and the role of the paralegal has grown remarkably in recent years. Paralegals are now involved in all aspects of real estate law—from closings to foreclosures, from sales to eminent domain issues. Learn to draft sales contracts, lease, and property management agreements. Assist attorneys with the legal issues associated to restrictive covenants, lease-holds and home-owner associations.
Administrative Law
Paralegals are not permitted to give legal advice nor represent others in legal matters. However, an exception to this tenet is with Administrative representation; and since most administrative agencies allow for non-lawyer representation, paralegals are the perfect fit for the legal administrative process.
Administrative representation is very similar in structure to court representation with a pre-hearing stage, the hearing stage and the administrative appeal. Learn to represent clients in an administrative setting like an attorney by settling matters prior to the formal hearing. Become an effective representative by acquiring the skills to interview clients, research applicable administrative rules and decisions, communicate effectually with agencies, provide necessary documentation, and develop proficiency with the procedures specific to the agency.
Elective
Once you have begun this program, you will work with your instructor to determine which elective course fits best with your particular area of interest. You will choose one of the following electives: E-Discovery, Accounting and Tax Law for Paralegals, Legal Ethics, Laws of Evidence, Advanced Legal Research or Constitutional Law.