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  "college": "merritt-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PARLG",
  "name": "Paralegal Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://mc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/48441/48769/49120/49121/49145",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PARLG 1",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "1",
      "title": "Law and the Legal Profession",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to basic legal concepts, structure, and procedures of the American court system: Theories and sources of the law are examined, including torts, contracts, criminal and constitutional law; emphasis on the practical role of the paralegal within the legal system.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-1",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 4",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "4",
      "title": "Law Office Management",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "2 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Operation and organization of a law office: Structure, procedures, systems, organizational theory, personnel administration, and law office equipment.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-4",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 6",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "6",
      "title": "Legal Research",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Legal research tools and materials: Law library, computerized legal research techniques, locating and utilizing source of state and federal law, public records; organization and management of law office library; preparation of legal bibliography; citation form and cite checking; preparation of legal memorandum, and other written assignments in conjunction with legal research problems.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-6",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 8",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "8",
      "title": "Introduction to Civil Procedure and Litigation Practice",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "PARLG 001 and PARLG 006.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "California and federal rules of civil procedure, and litigation practice from the beginning of the lawsuit through the end of a lawsuit: Initial pleadings, responsive pleadings, motions, discovery requests, pretrial, trial and post-trial practice, and settlement.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-8",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 9",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "9",
      "title": "Introduction to Tort Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "PARLG 001 and PARLG 006.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Analysis and examination of tort law: Negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, product liability, defamation and other torts; and analysis of the facts of a particular client’s case to determine whether they has a valid case/cause of action.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 10",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Family Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "California family law: Dissolutions/divorces, legal separations, adoptions, paternity, termination of parental rights, spousal support, child support, child custody and other interspousal rights and obligations.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-10",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 11",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "11",
      "title": "Advanced Legal Research and Writing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab",
      "prerequisite": "PARLG 001 and PARLG 006.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Systematic approach to learning legal problem analysis and organization for written and oral communication: Drafting legal documents and letters, and developing listening skills and interviewing techniques.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-11",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 12",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "12",
      "title": "Estate Planning and Probate Procedure",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "PARLG 001, PARLG 006.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Wills, Trusts, Probate procedure and Estate Administration: Purpose and need for a Will; the distinction between Wills and Trusts; process and procedure of Estate Administration; duties of personal representative, including drafting and identifying all forms required for probate and estate administration.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 15",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "15",
      "title": "Criminal Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "PARLG 001, PARLG 006.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Analysis and examination of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure: Elements of crimes; crimes against the person; crimes against property; crimes against the public; defenses to crimes, searches, seizures, arrests, interrogation; pretrial practice; trial; sentencing; and appeals.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-15",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 16",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "16",
      "title": "Seminar in Paralegal Studies Internship",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "prerequisite": "PARLG 006 and",
      "corequisite": "COPED 474A, PARLG 008, PARLG 011.",
      "advisory": "PARLG 001.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Study of the specific competencies required of the student in the Paralegal Studies Internship program: Assessment, development, practicum, and evaluation of individual skills in a paralegal setting. Course accompanies COPED 474A, Occupational Work Experience in Paralegal Studies, and provides students with the additional tools needed to have a successful and productive internship experience.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/parlg/#parlg-16",
          "subject": "PARLG"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PARLG 49",
      "subject": "PARLG",
      "number": "49",
      "title": "Independent Study in Paralegal Studies",
      "units": ".5-5",
      "hours": ".5 - 5 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Paralegal Studies. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}