Business and Real Estate Law Specialist Certificate
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Course Description
The paralegal professional who works in a real estate or corporate law department of a law firm or business must be well versed in basic business law as well as real estate law. This specialized program provides a comprehensive overview of the law of business organizations, including corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, as well as other business forms. Since most business involves the use of contracts, this specialized program also provides a four-week intensive study of contract law, including a study of how contracts are used in the business world. Finally, this program provides a four-week study of real estate law, an extremely important field in the world of commerce. Students who successfully complete this program will receive a Specialized Certificate in Business and Real Estate Law.
Textbooks: All textbooks are included in the tuition for this specialized certificate program.
Course Outline
Module 1: Business Organizations
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of business organizations. Corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, as well as LLP's and LLC's, are compared and contrasted. Students form a theoretical corporation, and prepare a number of documents including Articles of Incorporation, Partnership Agreement, By-laws, Minutes, and Shareholder's Agreements.Module 2: Contracts Law
This course presents a comprehensive, well-organized, functional approach to the law of contracts. The students learns to analyze agreements and how to determine whether or not a contract has been formed, what law applies, whether the contract is enforceable, whether or not a party has breached, and, if so, what remedies are available to the aggrieved party. The approach is very practical, and prepares the student for contract work in the legal, business, or government environment. An essential course.
Module 3: Real Estate Law
This course explores the theory and history of real estate transactions. Students gain a working knowledge of contracts, deeds, mortgages and title reports. The student has the opportunity to handle a theoretical real estate transaction from beginning to end. Many paralegal professionals are gainfully employed in real estate offices where they supervise closings and financings. This course is also valuable for brokers, agents, managers and other real estate professionals.
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 252.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 4 mos |
| Instructor | TBA |
| Vendor | Washington Online Institute (Read more about Washington Online Institute accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | Certificate |
| Prerequisites/Audience | HS Diploma/GED |
| Requirements/Materials Included | Textbook Required and Included in Course Cost |