Meredith College’s Paralegal Program offers continuing legal education courses for paralegals and attorneys. Courses being offered Spring 2008 follow. For more information, please contact Valerie Campbell at 760-2855 or paralegal@meredith.edu. Click here for registration form.

Audience: Attorneys, paralegals and other legal professionals, Cost: $325 per course ($300 for Paralegal Program alumni)

We are seeking 13.5 credits for attorneys and paralegals from the North Carolina State Bar for each of these courses.

Criminal Law and Process I
Four classes, Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 6–9:30 p.m.
Instructors: Samantha Kilpatrick  and Ned Mangum

Learn what’s involved in representing individuals accused of a crime, representing the state or assisting victims of crimes. Gain a basic understanding of the processes and procedures involved in criminal law at the state level. Overview resources available to individuals whose lives intersect with the criminal justice system. Course pack provided.

Criminal Law and Process II
Four classes, Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 6–9:30 p.m.
Instructors: Samantha Kilpatrick  and Ned Mangum

This advanced course deals with more complex issues in criminal law and procedure in NC.  Course pack provided

How to Read (and Not Write) Legalese (CEL 1413)
Four classes, Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 6–9:30 pm
Instructor: James C. Ray

If you're drowning in a sea of "hereinbelows" and "parties of the first part," you need this course. After a brief review of basic rules of grammar, you learn and practice techniques for interpreting and improving the turgid writing too often found in statutes, contracts and elsewhere. Demonstrate clear and concise writing by completing a drafting assignment.  Book Required: Plain English for Lawyers by Richard C. Wydick, 6th Edition, Carolina Academic Press. Available in the Meredith Supply Store.

Interview and Investigation
Four classes, Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 6–9:30 pm
Instructor: Tiffany L. Lathan

Learn the nuts and bolts of interviewing friendly and hostile parties in a lawsuit, as well as investigation methods and techniques. Course pack provided.

Probate
Four classes, Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 6–9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Frances Dyer

Learn the step by step process of probating an estate and how to avoid potential pitfalls.  Course pack to be purchased.

Trusts and Estates
Four classes, Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 6–9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Frances Dyer

Learn the practical skills involved in estate planning. Course pack to be purchased.

Uniform Commercial Code I (CEL 1411)
Four classes, Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 6–9:30 p.m.
Instructor: James C. Ray

Receive an overview of contracts for the sale of goods with emphasis on applicable provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and current product liability law. This course builds on the basic understanding of contract and commercial law obtained from the Legal Survey course. Book to be purchased.

Uniform Commercial Code II (CEL 1412)
Four classes, Tuesdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 6–9:30 p.m.
Instructor: James C. Ray

Receive an overview of the Uniform Commercial Code’s articles related to payment systems: secured transactions and commercial paper. This course builds on the basic understanding of contract and commercial law obtained from the Legal Survey course.  Book to be purchased.

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