Basic

In this session, Mr. Jurkofsky will be helping paralegals understand how an officer investigates an incident, and what goes into writing a police incident report. They will explore the different aspects of an investigation (either criminal or civil) and how to read reports. They will also cover what impact a test has on an incident, including what impact there may be if a test was not conducted.

This session will explore the Eighth Amendment and why the death penalty is or is not appropriate punishment. Additionally, we will explore why the Eighth Amendment protects convicted child rapists from being put to death. The session will analyze Supreme Court cases, and why the Eighth Amendment may or may not serve justice for convicted felons.

In the last 20 years, social media has significantly increased the availability of personal information online. How does potential social media evidence affect the litigation process? How should litigators advise their clients to manage their social media accounts when litigation is anticipated or pending? What are the potential consequences if a client deletes social media posts or an entire account?

This session will cover the basic immunities provided to interactive computer service providers under the Communications Decency Act of 1996. Additionally, discussion will include recent proposals by Congress and the Department of Justice to modify the law out of concerns that the immunities originally enacted are now too broad. Key issues include the purpose of the Act, legal requirements for invoking immunity, and public policy considerations.

This session will assist those preparing for the real estate portion of the Certified Paralegal Exam. The historical development of real estate law and its evolution to modern times will be introduced. Identifying the various types of estates and ownership rights will be examined in detail. This session will address contracts as they relate to real estate transactions, the components of a deed, as well as landlord and tenant rights. Easements and liens will be differentiated. Appraisal, title insurance, and escrow will be explained. Basic financing options will be reviewed.

This session introduces the criminal justice system to attendees, including the following: (1) Procedures from arrest to final disposition; (2) Principles of state law; (3) Familiarization with federal criminal law; and (4) Constitutional guarantees afforded to criminal defendants.

This session assists those preparing for the Certified Paralegal Exam review for the Torts portion of the Knowledge Exam. Learning objectives include the following: (1) Knowing the definition of a tort, including the difference between a tort and a criminal act; (2) Understanding how and where different types of cases are filed and tried; (3) Understanding intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability; (4) Studying the Federal Torts Claim Act; and (5) Understanding how common law and state statutory law define the boundaries of tort law.

This session will assist those preparing for the Certified Paralegal Exam, specifically reviewing for the Ethics portion of the exam. The session will focus on the following: (1) Ethical responsibilities centering on performance of delegated work; (2) Paralegal professional responsibility; (3) Professional relationships; (4) Client and public contracts; and (5) Attorney code of ethics and discipline.

This session will assist those taking the Certified Paralegal Exam, focusing on reviewing for the corporate/commercial law portion of the Knowledge Exam. The session offers a broad and basic view of the fundamentals of corporate and commercial law and will include discussions in the following areas: (1) Basic concepts of various types of business entities, including formation, issues of capitalization, management, ownership, public vs.