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Immigration is a notoriously complex area of law, because it is both detailed and technical. Moreover, Immigration Law, like other administrative law fields, is highly procedure, form and document driven. This course will provide an overview of the main subject areas which are the basis of U.S. Immigration Law. This course will expose students to the unique laws of immigration and provide some of the tools utilized to keep up to date with the constant changes. The objective of this course is to introduce students to commonly used immigration terms and abbreviations, the governmental agencies involved, the various temporary and permanent immigration options, the different immigration forms and their purpose, and the requirements of some of the most commonly used immigration processes in family-based and employment-based immigration. This course will also cover the paralegal’s roles and responsibilities as it relates to working in an Immigration Law office.   Important Information:This course is not part of the Paralegal Certificate program and will not count towards that certificate. Anyone may enroll in this course to learn more about Immigration Law.

An examination of relief available for individuals and businesses under the Bankruptcy Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). The rights and duties of debtors and creditors are presented. Special emphasis is placed on the responsibilities of the legal assistant in interviewing clients and preparing documents.

The Cobb County Legal Professionals Association presents a Paralegal Roundtable.  Practicing paralegals (CCLPA members) share their knowledge, experience, general tips and tricks of the trade, discuss their day to day responsibilities, how to interact with attorneys, how to find that first job, how to work with court staff, etc. Join us for this FREE event!

The second course in the two-part litigation series. You will learn how to assist counsel to prepare for litigation, including producing and organizing documents, interrogatories and pleadings, file summaries, and chronologies.  Prerequisite: Civil Litigation I

Legal concepts, principles, and procedures behind contracts and corporations.  Emphasis on interpretation, modification, and assignment of contracts, with instruction on breach, remedies, and damages. Includes incorporation procedures and regulations, business planning, structure and organization.

This unique experience will take you on a guided, interactive tour of the most influential legal offices in Cobb County. The tour will give you the opportunity to witness processes in action, observe court proceedings and learn the roles of each position. In doing so, you will gain knowledge and confidence in navigating the different courts and departments within the county system. Tour takes place at the Marietta Square. Stops include: Probate Court Sheriff’s Office Magistrate Court State Court Clerk’s Office State Court Administration Juvenile Court Superior Court Judge District Attorney’s Office Superior Court Clerk’s Office