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Program Overview |
Historically, the practice of law has been reserved only for those who have obtained a Juris Doctorate ("J.D.") and who have passed the Bar Exam. However, in addition to attorneys, Utah now issues a limited license to practice law to individuals who have satisfied all the education, experience, and testing requirements set forth in the Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners ("Rules"). For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website.
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Learning Outcomes |
This course focuses on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) including the protections for consumers and requirements on creditors. Issues covered include the purpose of the FDCPA and the types of debts covered; debt collection practices prohibited by the FDCP; unfair debt collection practices. The course will emphasize substantive law, forms, and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal (with 100 focused on debt collection law) and shortly before taking the licensing exam.
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Student Profiles |
The course is required for anyone planning to take the LPP Debt Collection Law Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. For all the requirements to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner, please see Rule 15-703 of the Utah Rules of Professional Responsibility for LPP's. For more detailed information about becoming a licensed paralegal practitioner visit the Utah State Bar website.
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Program Schedule |
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 20 weeks to complete the course material. The debt collection course is designed for paralegals that want to hang their own shingle to help consumers in a debt collection case. The course is designed to walk the paralegal through legal principles and law in the area of debt collection. Paralegals that take the course will be reminded of the law and become familiar with the forms they will use to assist debtors with their legal issues. |
Module 1 :: Debt Collection Law |
- Introduction to Debt Collection Law
- Debt Collection Law
- Fair Debt Collection Practices act
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Module 2 :: Debt Collection Forms |
- Debt Collection Forms
- Utah Rules of Civil Procedure
- The Summons
- The Complaint
- Counterclaims
- Motion to Set Aside Judgment
- Motion to Stay Enforcement of Judgment
- Satisfaction of Judgment
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Instructor Bio |
Jacob Kent
Jacob Kent graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2011. He started his legal career representing victims of domestic violence with protective orders, divorce, and custody actions. Jacob joined Utah Legal Services in 2014 as a staff attorney. He currently works in its housing and consumer units. He represents tenants in housing authority administrative proceedings. He also represents tenants in state eviction proceedings, including tenants that live in federally subsidized properties, section 42 properties, and mobile homes. Jacob is currently a member of the Utah State Bar, Utah Court Committee on Resources for Self-represented Parties, and Adjunct Faculty Member of Utah Valley University.
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