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- OnlineCertified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
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Fee: $2,495.00
Dates: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0

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Program Overview |
Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal.
The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course concludes with a capstone project and a portfolio review. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer.
Through a partnership with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam.
This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
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Learning Outcomes |
- Learn the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system
- Master how to perform legal research and interviews
- Prepare yourself to take the Certified Paralegal certification exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
- Understand the basics of litigation communication skills
- Soft skills for workplace effectiveness
- Learn necessary skills required to thrive within the legal industry
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Student Profiles |
There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you will need a high school diploma or GED equivalent to start a career as a paralegal. It is also recommended that you have basic computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and fundamental keyboarding skills. A strong grasp of English grammar conventions, such as spelling, punctuation, and composition, is also recommended.
To meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the NALA Certified Paralegal exam, you must meet one of the following requirements: You must have 60 semester hours, of which at least 15 hours* (225 clock hours) are from paralegal studies or hold an associate's degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree in any field, or have seven years of experience as a legal assistant under the supervision of a member of the Bar. Please review the exam requirements before enrolling in this course.
*Note: (15 semester hours = 225 clock hours) - This course is 225 hours and can be combined with 45 semester hours to meet the 60 semester hours required in option 1(e). If you do not have 45 semester hours, you will need to meet eligibility with category 2 or 3)
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Program Schedule |
This course requires 225 hours to complete. It is availalble to you for 12 months and takes about 16 weeks to complete. This is an online self-paced course.
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Syllabus |
- Paralegal in the Legal System
- Paralegal Employment
- On-the-Job Realities
- Regulation of Paralegals
- Attorney and Paralegal Ethics
- Introduction to the Legal System
- Introduction to Legal Analysis
- Legal Interviewing
- Investigation in a Law Office
- Litigation Management
- Legal Research 101
- Advanced Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Introduction to the Use of Computers
- Introduction to Law Office Administration
- Tort Law, Product Liability, and Consumer Law
- Contracts, Insurance, and Property Law
- Estates and Family Law
- Laws Affecting Business
- Criminal Law
- Capstone
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Instructor Bio |
Casey Thompson
Casey Thompson is a licensed attorney in Texas. Before he started teaching, his major areas of practice were business and corporate law, entertainment law, and intellectual property rights. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University and holds a law degree from the Texas A&M School of Law. Along with his online paralegal courses, Thompson also teaches at the college level in the areas of state and federal government.
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FIND YOUR PARALEGAL TALENT
You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course concludes with a capstone project and a portfolio review. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer. Through a partnership with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam at a future time.
Course takes 16 weeks to complete.
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- OnlineDebt Collection Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP)
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Fee: $260.00
Dates: 8/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days:
Sessions: 0

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Program Overview |
The demand for legal services and aid is higher than ever. Professionals with the education and experience, and who have met the testing requirements may serve as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (“LPP”) in one or more areas, including Family Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, and/or Debt Collection Law. All LPP candidates must also pass the Ethical Rules for LPPs exam.
The LPP program provides coursework in Utah statutes, rules, and other laws governing each of the areas above. It includes the substantive law, forms, and procedures utilized by LPPs in assisting people. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process.
Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
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The Debt Collection Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners 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. |
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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This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 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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ENHANCE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Debt Collection Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners 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.
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- OnlineDigital Court Reporting
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Fee: $1,595.00
Dates: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0
 
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Program Overview |
Court reporting is one of the fastest-growing career areas in the legal system. This 100% online course will prepare you to enter the court reporting field as a digital court reporter and a legal transcriber. You will be fully prepared to pass the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) exams offered by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT). The AAERT's nationally recognized certifications are leading credentials required by various court systems and agencies.
Note: If taking the course to prepare for the exam, please research the locations you are interested in working to determine whether they use digital reporting methods. Then ask if they recognize AAERT certification.
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Learning Outcomes |
- How to create an accurate legal transcript
- Transcript formatting, focusing on federal court systems
- Parts of speech, proper legal punctuation, and spelling
- Legal, medical, and industry terminology
- Fundamentals of the United States legal system
- Professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality
- Legal, medical, and industry terminology
- Digital reporting hardware and software, including practice using digital recording software
- Transcript formatting, focusing on federal court systems
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Student Profiles |
To complete this course, you will need the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills, for example:
- Create folders (aka directories) and save files
- Locate files saved on a computer and upload them to a webpage
- Use a web browser and search the Internet
- Familiarity with a word processing program
- Ability to use videoconferencing software, like Zoom
- Eligible for notary public commissions in your state
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This is an online self-paced course with about 120 hours of course work over a period of 6 months.
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Syllabus |
- Digital Court Reporter
- The Legal System
- Terminology
- Hardware
- Your Software and Annotations
- On the Job and On the Record
- Court Work and Large Proceedings
- Professionalism in the Legal System
- Course Wrap up
- Legal Transcription
- Transcriptionist Software Setup
- English Language
- Terminology
- Grammar and Punctuation
- Building the Transcript
- Transcription Assignments & Working Environment
- Transcription Assignments & Course Wrap Up
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Instructor Bio |
Merritt Gilbert
Merritt Gilbert is a legal professional with over 10 years of industry experience. She is a Certified Electronic Reporter and holds a Certificate of Voice Writing. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University.
Natalie Hartsfield
Natalie Hartsfield is a court reporter with more than 10 years of experience in the legal field. She has taught court reporting since 2007. Natalie holds an Occupational Associate Degree in Court Reporting from Stenotype Institute.
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PREPARE TO BE A COURT REPORTER
Train for a career in the court reporting industry as a digital court reporter and legal transcriptionist. You will be fully prepared to pass the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) exams offered by the American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT).
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- OnlineEthical Rules for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP)
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Fee: $180.00
Dates: 1/1/2023 - 5/31/2024
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0

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Program Overview |
The demand for legal services and aid is higher than ever. Professionals with the education and experience, and who have met the testing requirements may serve as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (“LPP”) in one or more areas, including Family Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, and/or Debt Collection Law. All LPP candidates must also pass the Ethical Rules for LPPs exam.
The LPP program provides course work in Utah statutes, rules, and other laws governing each of the areas above. It includes the substantive law, forms, and procedures utilized by LPPs in assisting people. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process.
Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
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Learning Outcomes |
Explore the ethical standards for LPP's with a focus on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems you will confront in your practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds and professionalism. The disciplinary process will also be addressed. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal and shortly before taking the licensing exam. 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. This course is not a prep course for the LPP Ethics Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. |
Student Profiles |
This course is required for anyone planning to practice as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) in Utah and must be completed before taking the LPP Ethics 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. |
Program Schedule |
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 weeks to complete the course material. This course explores the ethical standards for Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP's). The focus will be on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems that LPP's will confront in their practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, and professionalism. The disciplinary process will also be addressed. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal and shortly before taking the licensing exam. |
Module 1 :: Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners |
- Introduction to Ethics for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners
- Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Standards of Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Professionalism and Civility
- Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
- Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Discipline and Disability
- Standards for imposing Paralegal Practitioner Sanctions
- Licensing
- IOLPPTA Accounts
- Resolution of Fee Disputes
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Module 2 :: Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Rules of Professional Conduct |
- Client-LPP Relationship Terminology
- Client-LPP Relationship
- Counselor
- Advocate
- Transactions with Persons Other than Clients
- Firms and Associations
- Public Service
- Information About Legal Services
- Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
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Instructor Bio |
Sharee Laidlaw
Sharee Laidlaw teaches the Ethics for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners at Utah Valley University. In addition, she teaches Legal Ethics in the master’s in legal studies program at the S.J. Quinney School of Law at the University of Utah. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1990 and the Utah State Bar in 1994. Sharee clerked for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena California and worked for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office before entering private law practice. Sharee has worked mainly in the areas of domestic law, private adoptions, probate, and estate planning in law firms and as a sole practitioner. After an 18-year career in the law, Sharee discovered her true calling when she began teaching in the Salt Lake Community College, Legal Studies program in 1997. Sharee served on two committees for the creation of the Licensed Paralegal Practitioner program through the Utah Supreme Court and Sharee believes that besides being a parent, teaching is the most important and rewarding job she has ever had. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology from California State University-Los Angeles and her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1989.
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ENHANCE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
This course explores the ethical standards for Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP's). The focus will be on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems that LPP's will confront in their practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, and professionalism.
This is an online self-paced course.
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- OnlineEthical Rules for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP)
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Fee: $180.00
Dates: 8/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0

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Program Overview |
The demand for legal services and aid is higher than ever. Professionals with the education and experience, and who have met the testing requirements may serve as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (“LPP”) in one or more areas, including Family Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, and/or Debt Collection Law. All LPP candidates must also pass the Ethical Rules for LPPs exam.
The LPP program provides course work in Utah statutes, rules, and other laws governing each of the areas above. It includes the substantive law, forms, and procedures utilized by LPPs in assisting people. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process.
Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
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Learning Outcomes |
Explore the ethical standards for LPP's with a focus on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems you will confront in your practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds and professionalism. The disciplinary process will also be addressed. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal and shortly before taking the licensing exam. 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. This course is not a prep course for the LPP Ethics Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. |
Student Profiles |
This course is required for anyone planning to practice as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) in Utah and must be completed before taking the LPP Ethics 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. |
Program Schedule |
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 weeks to complete the course material. This course explores the ethical standards for Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP's). The focus will be on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems that LPP's will confront in their practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, and professionalism. The disciplinary process will also be addressed. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal and shortly before taking the licensing exam. |
Module 1 :: Rules Governing Licensed Paralegal Practitioners |
- Introduction to Ethics for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners
- Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Standards of Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Professionalism and Civility
- Mandatory Continuing Legal Education
- Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Discipline and Disability
- Standards for imposing Paralegal Practitioner Sanctions
- Licensing
- IOLPPTA Accounts
- Resolution of Fee Disputes
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Module 2 :: Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Rules of Professional Conduct |
- Client-LPP Relationship Terminology
- Client-LPP Relationship
- Counselor
- Advocate
- Transactions with Persons Other than Clients
- Firms and Associations
- Public Service
- Information About Legal Services
- Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession
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Instructor Bio |
Sharee Laidlaw
Sharee Laidlaw teaches the Ethics for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners at Utah Valley University. In addition, she teaches Legal Ethics in the master’s in legal studies program at the S.J. Quinney School of Law at the University of Utah. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1990 and the Utah State Bar in 1994. Sharee clerked for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena California and worked for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office before entering private law practice. Sharee has worked mainly in the areas of domestic law, private adoptions, probate, and estate planning in law firms and as a sole practitioner. After an 18-year career in the law, Sharee discovered her true calling when she began teaching in the Salt Lake Community College, Legal Studies program in 1997. Sharee served on two committees for the creation of the Licensed Paralegal Practitioner program through the Utah Supreme Court and Sharee believes that besides being a parent, teaching is the most important and rewarding job she has ever had. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology from California State University-Los Angeles and her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1989.
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ENHANCE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
This course explores the ethical standards for Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP's). The focus will be on the ethical rules for LPP's as well as actual problems that LPP's will confront in their practice. Topics include the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, and professionalism.
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- OnlineFamily Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP)
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Fee: $500.00
Dates: 8/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0

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Program Overview |
The demand for legal services and aid is higher than ever. Professionals with the education and experience, and who have met the testing requirements may serve as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (“LPP”) in one or more areas, including Family Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, and/or Debt Collection Law. All LPP candidates must also pass the Ethical Rules for LPPs exam.
The LPP program provides coursework in Utah statutes, rules, and other laws governing each of the areas above. It includes the substantive law, forms, and procedures utilized by LPPs in assisting people. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process.
Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
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Learning Outcomes |
The course places an emphasis on substantive law, forms, and procedures utilized by LPP's in assisting people in matters of divorce, child custody, and other family laws in Utah. Ideally, students will take this course shortly after completing 1500 hours as a paralegal (with 500 focused on family law) and shortly before taking the licensing exam. |
Student Profiles |
The course is required for anyone planning to take the LPP Family 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 18 weeks to complete the course material. The Family Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners course provides a brief overview of Utah statutes, rules, and other laws governing relationships between married couples and their offspring; this includes basic elements of marriage, divorce, alimony, property distribution, and child custody. |
Module 1 :: Overview of Family Law |
- Introduction to Family Law
- Preliminary Considerations
- Jurisdiction & Venue
- Initial Paperwork for Filing
- Divorce Education/Orientatio
- Financial Declaration
- Mediation
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Property & Debt Division
- Motion for Order to Show Cause NKA MOtion to Enforce Order and Sanctions
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Instructor Bio |
Christopher Martinez
Christopher Martinez has been a domestic relations staff attorney with Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake since to present. He feels privileged to work with future LPP's in this professional course through Utah Valley University and to take a small role in facilitating the positive impact you will be able to have in the lives of people and their families in your future career. He was a paralegal in the Family Law Clinic for Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake County while preparing for the Bar exam. Christopher has worked exclusively in the area of family law and, through working at a non-profit, is very aware of the potential for LLP's to bring legal services to areas where there are physical and financial obstacles for the public to access legal services. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Utah in 2008 and his Juris Doctorate from Hamline University School of Law in 2011.
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ENHANCE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Family Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners course provides a brief overview of Utah statutes, rules, and other laws governing relationships between married couples and their offspring; this includes basic elements of marriage, divorce, alimony, property distribution, and child custody.
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- OnlineLandlord/Tenant Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners (LPP)
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Fee: $260.00
Dates: 8/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Days: Daily
Sessions: 0

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Program Overview |
The demand for legal services and aid is higher than ever. Professionals with the education and experience, and who have met the testing requirements may serve as a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (“LPP”) in one or more areas, including Family Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, and/or Debt Collection Law. All LPP candidates must also pass the Ethical Rules for LPPs exam.
The LPP program provides coursework in Utah statutes, rules, and other laws governing each of the areas above. It includes the substantive law, forms, and procedures utilized by LPPs in assisting people. The Ethics course covers topics such as the unauthorized practice of law, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, client funds, professionalism, and the disciplinary process.
Exams are offered by the Utah State Bar and all requirements must be complete prior to practicing law.
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Learning Outcomes |
The Landlord/Tenant Law for License Paralegal Practitioners course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant property law. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. The course focuses on 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 landlord/tenant law) and shortly before taking the licensing exam. |
Student Profiles |
The course is required for anyone planning to take the LPP Landlord/Tenant Law Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar. For all of 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. |
Program Schedule |
This is an online, self-paced course housed on Canvas. You will have 18 weeks to complete the course material. This Course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant law for property in Utah. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. The course focuses on substantive law, forms and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah. |
Module 1 :: Landlord-Tenant Overivew |
- Unlawful Detainer
- The Notice
- Court - Complaint and Service
- Court - Answer and Counterclaim
- Court - Immediate Occupancy Hearing and/or Trial
- Return of Personal Property
- Utah Fair Housing Act
- Utah Fit Premises Act
- Mobile HOme Park Rights and the Eviction Process
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Module 2 :: Using the Landlord/Tenant Forms |
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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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ENHANCE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Landlord/tenant Law for Paralegal Practitioners course provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant property law. Major topics include the Utah Fair Housing Act, Utah Fit Premises Act, Mobile Home Park Rights, and the Eviction Process. This course focuses on substantive law, forms, and procedures approved for Limited License Paralegals practicing in Utah.
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