{ "college": "coastline-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "LAW", "name": "Law", "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/course-descriptions/credit-courses/law/", "courses": [ { "code": "LAW C100", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C100", "title": "Introduction to Paralegal Studies", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Introductory course covering the relationship between paralegals, attorneys and clients. 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Course in legal research methods and writing by examination and analysis of the law, written legal memoranda, and supervised library assignments. Students will have a working knowledge of statutory, case law, secondary source research techniques, and computer assisted legal research.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c121", "subject": "LAW" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c121", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C126", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C126", "title": "Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces students to the legal and ethical issues that affect the health care industry, health care providers, and health care managers. It covers all related topics such as tort law, criminal aspects of health care, patient confidentiality, release of medical information, informed consent, corporate and personal liability, and medical malpractice. Special emphasis is placed on the procedures that protect the security of health care data.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c126", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C127", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C127", "title": "Legal Procedure 1", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Knowledge and skills required of paralegals and legal assistants, including procedures and functions in the court structure and litigation procedures including personal injury and general civil cases, probate, family law, dissolution, adoption, and bankruptcy.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c127", "subject": "LAW" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c127", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C128", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C128", "title": "Legal Procedure 2", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C127 or concurrent enrollment.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Continuation of LAW C127, including civil procedures in unlimited and limited courts with emphasis on preparing, filing and bring to judgment breach of contract, landlord-tenant and personal injury actions, including discovery, law and motion, research, arbitration, calendaring, business entities and formation of small corporations, real estate terminology, criminal law introduction, and skills, techniques and abilities the paralegal will be expected to have in the workplace.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c128", "subject": "LAW" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c128", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C130", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C130", "title": "Law Office Management", "units": "1.5", "hours": "27 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100, or LAW C120 and LAW C128.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "A study of the systems and procedures for management and administration of legal entitles, including structure and decision process, delegation, personnel selection, job descriptions, office policies, file systems, calendar systems, records management, new matters and client conflicts, facilities, communication, technology, billing systems, risk management, ethics, and paralegal employment.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C135", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C135", "title": "Family Law", "units": "1.5", "hours": "27 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 or LAW C127.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Topics include organization and jurisdiction of the Family Law Court, marriage, annulment, dissolution, and non-marital property agreements, custody, support, visitation, use of family code and current case law applications, preparation for trial, temporary orders, appeals, and judgment enforcement.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c135", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C142", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C142", "title": "Probate Administration/Estate Planning", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 or LAW C127.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Organization and jurisdiction of the Probate Court: administration of estates, including gift, income, inheritance and estate taxes, estate litigation, and will contests. Conservatorships, guardianships, and intestate succession. Wills and other disposition of property, review of probate avoidance mechanisms, trust administration after death, and elder law.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C144", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C144", "title": "Forensic Science and the Law for Paralegals", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course examines the principles, theories and practices of forensic science utilized within the American legal system. Forensic science is the study and application of science to the process of law and involves the collection, examination, evaluation and interpretation of evidence. Students will gain a basic understanding of the scientific and analytical approach to determining the value of evidence as it relates to the court of law and how this is utilized by paralegals.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C148", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C148", "title": "Elder Law", "units": "1.5", "hours": "27 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 or LAW C142.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Substantive and procedural law and federal, state, and administrative regulations, as they pertain to the senior population, including Social Security, Medicare, Medi-Cal/SSI, funding sources, pensions, residential and/or long term care, and applicable probate statutes.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c148", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C150", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C150", "title": "Corporate/Business Organizations", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 and LAW C128, or instructor permission.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Introduction to the formation, maintenance and dissolution of corporations (C and S, professional, and non-profit), partnerships, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies (federal and state), securities regulations; including corporate reorganizations, stock and asset sales, mergers and consolidations, and the simple sale of a small business.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c150", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C152", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C152", "title": "Conflict Analysis and Resolution", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course introduces the student to the basic skills needed to begin evaluating client needs regarding the use of alternative solutions to resolving conflicts and explore the changing climate of litigation-oriented practices, including ethical considerations.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C154", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C154", "title": "Immigration Law", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Basic study of immigration law in the United States, with focus on preparation of those forms used by immigrants to secure benefits. Preparation of forms and procedures for filing documents and the ethical considerations to avoid the unauthorized practice of law will be discussed.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C155", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C155", "title": "Bankruptcy Law and Procedures", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100; LAW C127 or LAW C105; or instructor permission.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "An overview of federal bankruptcy law and procedures for the paralegal; introduction to the functions and working of bankruptcy court, United States Trustee, Chapters 7 and 13, and bankruptcy counsel; examination of Chapters 7, 11 and 13, schedule preparation; creditor representation and bankruptcy research.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c155", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C158", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C158", "title": "Intellectual Property", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 and LAW C105.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "A study of the requirements and procedures for obtaining and maintaining patent, trademark, and copyright protection under the laws of the United States and foreign laws, including: understanding regulations; formulating search requests; preparing applications, forms, and documents; maintaining records; and protecting information.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C160", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C160", "title": "Civil Trials and Evidence", "units": "1.5", "hours": "27 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C105 and LAW C121.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Basic principles of preparing a civil case for trial, including preparation of a trial notebook, pre-trial and post-trial motions, jury instructions, verdicts, judgments, and the principles of evidence and its preparation for presentation in court.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C161", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C161", "title": "Tort Law", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100, LAW C127, and LAW C105.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The substantive and procedural law of tort law principles in intentional tort, negligence, and strict liability in tort in a study, and instruction developed for paralegals.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C164", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C164", "title": "Contract Law", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 and LAW C128.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "The substantive and procedural law of contracts [transactional and litigation] in a study and instruction developed for paralegals.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C170", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C170", "title": "Computer Applications for the Paralegal", "units": "3", "hours": "54 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 and keyboarding skills at 30 wpm.", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "This course is designed to acquaint paralegals with basic computer use, including software programs utilized by attorneys (word processing, spreadsheets, document databases), law-related public databases, non-law public databases, systems management, research, time and billing and other applications.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c170", "subject": "LAW" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c170", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C281", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C281", "title": "Work Experience Education", "units": "1", "hours": "54 other hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "To enhance each Work Experience Education participant's opportunity for success in the field of Paralegal by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Paralegal. Note: 54 hours of paid or unpaid work in Paralegal and related fields, for each one-semester credit. This course aligns with updates to the California Education Code (Title V) related to work experience education, revised August 2023.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C282", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C282", "title": "Work Experience Education", "units": "2", "hours": "108 other hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Paralegal by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Paralegal. Note: 54 hours of paid or unpaid work in Paralegal and related fields, for each one-semester credit. This course aligns with updates to the California Education Code (Title V) related to work experience education, revised August 2023.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [] }, { "code": "LAW C283", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C283", "title": "Work Experience Education", "units": "3", "hours": "162 other hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Paralegal by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Paralegal. Note: 54 hours of paid or unpaid work in Paralegal and related fields, for each one-semester credit. This course aligns with updates to the California Education Code (Title V) related to work experience education, revised August 2023.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c283", "subject": "LAW" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c283", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C284", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C284", "title": "Work Experience Education", "units": "4", "hours": "216 other hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "To enhance each Work Based Learning participant's opportunity for success in the field of Paralegal by bridging the gap between educational theory and on-the-job practices through individualized performance objectives related to the student's career or occupational goal in Paralegal. Note: 54 hours of paid or unpaid work in Paralegal and related fields, for each one-semester credit. This course aligns with updates to the California Education Code (Title V) related to work experience education, revised August 2023.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c284", "subject": "LAW" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c284", "subject": "LAW" } ] }, { "code": "LAW C290", "subject": "LAW", "number": "C290", "title": "Legal Clinic Practicum/Ethics", "units": "2", "hours": "36 lecture hours", "advisory": "LAW C100 and LAW C127.", "cid": [], "transfer": [], "description": "Students in an onsite clinic will be under the direction and supervision of clinic attorneys and experienced paralegal instructors. Students in an online practicum will be evaluated by the instructor. Students will interview clinic clients, listen to interviews, or observe consultations, and perform various assignments. Students will examine and evaluate the regulation of lawyers and paralegals, and the unauthorized practice of law.", "notes": [ "Grading Mode: Standard Letter" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/fall-2026/law/#law-c290", "subject": "LAW" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/coastline-college/schedule/spring-2027/law/#law-c290", "subject": "LAW" } ] } ] }