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Legal Research And Writing 10110108

3.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Examines the steps required to conduct legal research, identifying and applying basic research techniques. Explores electronic research using software and publicly available information. Learners draft legal documents, letters, and memoranda, using appropriate legal terminology and citation.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics 10110101

3.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Explains the basics of the law, the paralegal profession, career opportunities, and ethical concerns as they relate to paralegals. Learners examine the individual legal topics and practice areas they will study throughout the program, preparing them for success in the Paralegal Program.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Family Law 10110106

3.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Examines the family relationship and the laws surrounding marriage, dissolution of marriage, parentage and family rights. Explains the parties and issues related to family law matters. Learners outline the steps required in a family law proceeding and prepare the required legal documents for various family law matters.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Paralegal Internship 10110142

2.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Experiential learning in the context of a law firm, corporation, non-profit or governmental agency. Learners develop skills and abilities to work in the industry, apply the law and legal procedures, conduct legal research, write letters and memorandums, draft documents, contact clients or individuals, and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Contracts And Consumer Law 10110165

3.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Examines contract capacity and contract formation. Interprets contract terms and recognizes contract forms. Learners discuss and interpret creditor/debtor relations in relation to contract law. Learners explore and differentiate remedies available for breach of contract.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Paralegal Criminal Law 10110168

3.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Examines criminal law and criminal procedure. Explores federal and state court systems as well as defines the categories of crime and legal defenses. Learners identify the concepts involved in criminal proceedings and outline the stages of criminal litigation from the arrest through trial and post-trial procedures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Richard Poirier	View Rates

Law Office Administration 10110174

3.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Explores the requirements for good law office administration. Focus on the legal team and how paralegals fit within the paradigm of the legal profession. Learners examine legal administration and practice management, as well as legal fees, client relations, client trust accounts, case management and legal marketing.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Legal Computer Applications 10110175

2.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Examines the software and technology used in the law office, including: billing software, case management software, litigation support software and an introduction to electronic discovery. Learners review demonstrations and simulations of legal software.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Estates And Probate 10110114

3.00 credits

Legal Assistant

Examines both theoretical and practical knowledge needed in the estate planning and probate processes. Explains wills, trusts, advance directives, guardianship, and estate administration. Emphasizes the role of the paralegal in the drafting of estate planning documents and carrying out probate procedures. Learners draft a complete estate plan for a hypothetical client.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM A228 - Classroom - A Building Tom Wendt	View Rates