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Outcomes Mapping

Key for Level of Learning (Use for Mapping SLOs/MOs to PLOs to ILOs) I = Knowledge/Skill Introduced P = Knowledge/Skill Practiced/Applied M = Knowledge/Skill Mastered

BUSINESS DIVISION

Program: Paralegal # Courses: (if applicable) 23 Updated: Submitted by: Catherine McKee

Institutional Level Outcomes (ILOs): As a result of an educational experience with any aspect of the college, students will develop the

following knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes:

1. Communication 2. Critical Thinking 3. Information and Technology Literacy

4: Personal, Social, Civic, and Environmental Responsibility

Connect PLOs with an I, P, or M (see Key in Footer) identifying the level to which knowledge or a skill can be demonstrated following the completion of the program or educational experience.

PLO to ILO Alignment

PLO Name PLO Defined: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 1 2 3 4 1. Studentconfidence Students completing the Paralegal / Legal Assistant Degree (S0310) will have increased

their confidence in basic paralegal skills. P P P P

2. PerformlegalworkStudents completing the Paralegal / Legal Assistant Degree (S0310) will competently prepare basic legal documents such as motions and discovery, as they would be asked to do under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney.

P P P P

3. Certification: LexisAdvance

Students completing the Paralegal / Legal Assistant Degree (S0310) will have earned LexisAdvance certification for paralegals. P P P P

4. Certification: Westlaw

Students completing the Paralegal / Legal Assistant Degree (S0310) will have earned Westlaw certification for paralegals. P P P P

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9. See the Outcomes Assessment website for definitions and examples of Mt. SAC’s ILOs: http://www.mtsac.edu/instruction/outcomes/ilos.html

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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Measureable Objectives (MOs), Administrative Unit Objectives (AUOs)

Course: PLGL 30 Connect Outcomes with an I, P, or M (see Key in Footer) identifying the level to which knowledge or a skill can be demonstrated in that portion of the course or service.

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Case brief: Students completing PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal/Legal will be able to successfully prepare a case brief.

I I - - I I - -

Legal memorandum: Students completing PLGL 30 - Introduction to Paralegal/Legal will successfully prepare a legal memorandum.

I I - - I I - I

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Course: PLGL 31A Connect Outcomes with an I, P, or M (see Key in Footer) identifying the level to which knowledge or a skill can be demonstrated in that portion of the course or service.

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Use of different manual legal research resources: Students completing PLGL 31A - Legal Analysis and Writing will be able to distinguish between and use the various manual legal research resources.

I I - - I I - I

Case brief: Students completing PLGL 31A - Legal Analysis and Writing will be able to brief a moderately complex legal case.

I I - - I I - I

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Course: PLGL 31B Connect Outcomes with an I, P, or M (see Key in Footer) identifying the level to which knowledge or a skill can be demonstrated in that portion of the course or service.

SLOs, MOs, AUOs

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Lexis/Nexis: Students successfully completing Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing (PLGL 31B) will have successfully completed the official paralegal certification program offered by Lexis/Nexis. This certification is offered for free, online. If Lexis/Nexis stops offering the certification in this manner, the program may discontinue this SLO.

P P P - P P P P

Westlaw: Students successfully completing Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing (PLGL 31B) will have successfully completed the official paralegal certification program offered by Westlaw. This certification is offered for free, online. If Westlaw stops offering the certification in this manner, the program may discontinue this SLO.

P P - P P P P P

Prepare a legal memorandum: Students completing PLGL 31B - Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing will be able to prepare a

P P I I P P I P

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legal memorandum. Trial brief: Students completing PLGL 31B - Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing will be able to prepare a trial brief.

P P P P P P P P



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Prepare a complaint: Students completing PLGL 33A - Civil Procedure Pretrial will be able to initiate a civil lawsuit.

P P - - P P - -

Prepare an answer: Students completing PLGL 33A - Civil Procedure Pretrial will successfully draft an answer to a complaint.

P P - - P P - -

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Distinguish discovery tools Students completing PLGL 33B - Civil Procedure - Trial and Post-Trial will be able to distinguish among the various discovery tools including depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.

P P - - P P P P

Prepare a basic motion. Students completing PLGL 33B - Civil Procedure - Trial and Post-Trial will be able to prepare a basic motion.

P P - - P P P P

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Prepare Articles of incorporation Students completing PLGL 35A - Law Office Procedure will be able to successfully prepare articles of incorporation.

P P - - P P - P

Prepare a simple will Students completing PLGL 35A - Law Office Procedure will be able to successfully prepare a simple will.

P P - - P P - P

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SLOs, MOs, AUOs

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Prepare a simple Motion: Students completing PLGL 35B - Automated Law Office Procedures will be able to successfully prepare a simple motion.

P P - - P P P P

Prepare a Client Letter: Students completing PLGL 35B - Automated Law Office Procedures will be able to successfully prepare a client letter.

P P - - P P P P

Prepare a Memorandum of Law: Students completing PLGL 35B - Automated Law Office Procedures will be able to successfully prepare a memorandum of law.

P P - - P P P P

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SLOs, MOs, AUOs

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Comprehend nature of paralegal employment: By working in a legal environment, the paralegal intern will comprehend the nature of a career as a paralegal, including application of paralegal knowledge and skills learned in the classroom, appreciation of proper office decorum and behavior, responsibility for being prompt and punctual, and application of high standards when generating work product.

I P P P P P P P

Cover letter and resume: At the conclusion of the internship the paralegal intern will prepare a new resume which contains the internship and lists skills developed at the internship. The intern will also write a sample cover letter which emphasizes the internship experience.

P P - - P P P P

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Negligence Students completing PLGL 37 - Tort Law will be able to list, describe, and apply the four elements of negligence.

P I - - P - - P

Distinguish torts Students completing PLGL 37 - Tort Law will be able to distinguish among strict liability, negligence, and intentional torts.

P I - - P - - -

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Employment portfolio: Students completing PLGL 38 - Employment and Ethical Issues in Paralegalism will be able to prepare an employment portfolio.

M - - - M P P P

Unauthorized practice of law Students completing PLGL 38 - Employment and Ethical Issues in Paralegalism will understand unauthorized practice of law.

P - - - P P P M

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Course: PLGL 39 Contract Law

Connect Outcomes with an I, P, or M (see Key in Footer) identifying the level to which knowledge or a skill can be demonstrated in that portion of the course or service.

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Defenses to formation of contract: Students completing PLGL 39 - Contract Law will be able to recognize the basic defenses to the formation of a valid contract.

P - - - P P - P

Contractual elements: Students completing PLGL 39 - Contract Law will be able to recognize the essential elements of a valid contract.

P - - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 40 Landlord-Tenant Law


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Habitability of a Dwelling: Students completing PLGL 40 - Landlord - Tenant Law will be able to identify and define what constitutes a habitable residential dwelling as well as understanding the legal ramifications to the parties in a non-habitable tenancy situation.

P I - - P P - P

Contract Drafting: Students completing PLGL 40 - Landlord - Tenant Law will be able to draft a residential tenancy agreement.

P I - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 41 Property Law


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Transfer of title: Students completing PLGL 41 - Property Law will be able to successfully discuss at least four ways to transfer title to real property.

I - - - P P - I

Property differences: Students completing PLGL 41 - Property Law will be able to successfully identify the differences among different types of property ownership (community property, joint tenancy, and tenancy in common) scoring no less than 70%.

I - - - P P - I

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Course: PLGL 42 Family Law


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Community Property: Students completing PLGL 42 - Family Law will be able to comprehend community property concepts and apply to division of assets.

P - - - P P - P

Petition for dissolution of marriage:Students completing PLGL 42 - Family Law will be able to complete a petition for dissolution of marriage.

P I - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 43 Wills and Trusts


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Probate administration: Students completing PLGL 43 - Wills and Trusts will have gained an understanding of probate administration.

P - - - P P - P

Will and trust: Students completing PLGL 43 - Wills and Trusts will be able to distinguish between wills and trusts.

P - - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 44 Bankruptcy Law


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Bankruptcy petition: Students completing PLGL 44 - Bankruptcy Law will be able to successfully prepare a bankruptcy petition.

P P - - P P - P

Types of bankruptcy: Students completing PLGL 44 - Bankruptcy Law will be able to distinguish between different types of bankruptcy.

P - - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 45 Creditors’ Rights


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Notice of Lien: Students completing PLGL 45 - Creditors' Rights will be able to prepare a Notice of Lien.

P P - - P P - P

Writ of execution: Students completing PLGL 45 - Creditors' Rights will be able to preparation a writ of execution and abstract of judgment.

P P - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 47A Litigation Procedures


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Understand parts of trial: Students completing PLGL 47A - Litigation Procedures will know the basic, distinct parts of a trial, and which procedures and rules apply to each.

I - - - P P - P

Prepare examinations: Students completing PLGL 47A - Litigation Procedures will be able to prepare clear and effective examinations of witnesses, both direct examination and cross examination.

I - - - P P - P

Opening statements: Students completing PLGL 47A - Litigation Procedures will be able to prepare and present effective opening statements and closing arguments.

I - - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 47B Litigation Practice


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Use of research material: Students completing PLGL 47B - Litigation Practice will be able to locate, evaluate, organize, and synthesize research material from a variety of sources.

P P - P P P P P

Objections and offers of proof: Students completing PLGL 47B - Litigation Practice will have a basic understanding of the procedural and evidentiary rules used to challenge and/or fend off challenges to the presentation of proffered evidence (i.e., objections and offers of proof).

P - - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 48


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Analyze statutory and case law: Students completing PLGL 48 - Criminal Law and Procedures will be able to analyze and synthesize statutory and case law in criminal law and procedure by reading and briefing important statutes and cases.

P - - - P P - P

Apply Procedural aspects of justice system:Students completing PLGL 48 - Criminal Law and Procedures will be able to apply the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system through a study of a case as it progresses through the system.

P I - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 49 Evidence Law


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Distinguish rules of Evidence: Students completing PLGL 49 - Evidence Law will be able to distinguish among some of the basic California rules of evidence.

P - - - P P - P

Apply rules of evidence: Students completing PLGL 49 - Evidence Law will be able to apply some of the basic rules of California evidence.

P - - - P P - P

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Course: PLGL 50 Comparative Law


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Legal systems: Students completing PLGL 50 - Comparative Law will be able to evaluate legal systems.

P - - - I P - I

Substantive and procedural differences: Students completing PLGL 50 - Comparative Law will be able to analyze substantive and procedural differences.

I - - - I P - I

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Course: BUSL 18 Business Law


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Case brief: Students completing BUSL 18 - Business Law will be able to brief a case. I I - - I I - I Civil v. criminal cause of action: Students completing BUSL 18 - Business Law will be able to distinguish between a civil cause of action and a criminal cause of action.

I - - - I I - I

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Course: PLGL 18H Business Law - Honors


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Civil v. criminal cause of action: Students completing BUSL 18H - Business Law - Honors will be able to distinguish between a civil cause of action and a criminal cause of action.

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Brief a Case: Students completing BUSL 18H - Business Law - Honors will be able to brief a case.

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Course: BUSL 19 Advanced Business Law


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Negotiable instruments: Students completing BUSL 19 - Advanced Business Law will be able to identify negotiable instruments and defenses.

I - - - I P - P

Forms of Business Organizations: Students completing BUSL 19 - Advanced Business Law will be able to distinguish between various forms of business organizations.

I - - - P P - P


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Course: BUSL 20 International Business Law


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International regulations: Students completing BUSL 20 - International Business Law will be able to evaluate international regulations.

I - - - I I - I

Domestic vs. International Business: Students completing BUSL 20 - International Business Law will be able to distinguish between doing business domestically and doing business internationally.

I - - - I P - I

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