Evidence Law - As courts get more crowded, busy attorneys are relying more and more on
paralegals, legal secretaries, and law clerks to help them gather and
evaluate evidence and prepare cases for trial. If you're interested in
working in one of the most important and exciting areas of law, this course will provide you with the background information you'll need to get
started. You'll learn basic principles of the law as it deals with the
gathering, preparation, and presentation of evidence in both civil and
criminal cases.
Intro to Criminal Law - Criminal law is one of the most fascinating areas of legal practice. This course gives an in-depth look at criminal law by examining the world of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the paralegals who work closely with them. You will examine all major areas of crime: from theft to murder, conspiracy to sexual assault. The trial of a criminal case will be dissected and explained for you. You will also explore the various types of criminal defenses, sentencing, and appeals procedures. A variety of exercises based on the lessons will give you a hands-on experience. Each lesson will also feature "A View from the Inside" -- compelling information about the criminal justice system, in the words of actual people who experience it every day.
Criminal Procedure: From Arrest to Appeal - Take an in-depth and fascinating tour of criminal procedure, beginning with the investigation and arrest of a suspect through the trial and eventual appeal of a criminal case. Explore the various phases of a criminal prosecution from the perspective of the people involved. This course will help you understand the intricacies of criminal law, from arrest warrants to appellate briefs. You'll also be able to recognize when Hollywood gets it wrong in its portrayals of criminal cases.
Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights
- Explore the fundamentals of Constitutional Law, with emphasis on the first ten amendments, (The Bill of Rights). The course will include a history of the Bill of Rights, important legal cases dealing with the amendments, and the challenges facing the maintenance of the freedoms guaranteed by the constitution in the modern world.
Winning Strategy for the Courtroom - Learn what it takes to win in civil court from an experienced attorney who has tried and won hundreds of cases. Master the techniques that will take you from the initial client interview, through the discovery of evidence, to the preparation and presentation of a case. This course is a must for anyone working in the legal field or thinking about hiring an attorney.
Legal Nurse Consulting - Are you a registered nurse or other medical professional looking for extra income or a new career opportunity? Attorneys are increasingly relying on experienced nurses to help them understand and resolve complex medical cases or claims. If you're interested in sharing your expertise in nursing and health care with law firms and insurance companies, this course will introduce you to the specific legal fields where your skills and knowledge are most needed. You'll also learn how to create your very own legal nurse consulting practice from the ground up.
Workers’ Compensation - A workers' compensation case is one of the most common types of lawsuits in the United States. Paralegals are far more likely to be involved with workers' compensation than criminal cases, business disputes, or intellectual property cases. This course will introduce you to workers' compensation law and provide you with a skill set that will help you gain employment in this fast-growing legal field.
Real Estate Law - If you've ever bought or sold a home, you know that having an understanding of real estate law is essential. This course will give you a complete overview of real estate law, from buying and selling, to mortgages, easements, and foreclosure. We'll go over the issues in a straightforward and entertaining manner, leaving you with a strong foundation in this critical area of legal practice.
LSAT - Part 1 - Law school entrance procedures, law school survival techniques, test-taking techniques, analytical reasoning, and drafting diagrams are discussed in Course 1 of this two-course series.
LSAT - Part 2 - Reading comprehension, logical reasoning, techniques for quick elimination of incorrect answers, explanations of correct answers, and proven approaches for selecting the correct answer are discussed in Course 2 of this two-course series.
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Click on "A Course Title" to review a course outline, price & to register!
Students may the following Paralegal courses individually. Students who successfully complete five of the six Paralegal courses at the Earthnet Institute Online Instruction Center qualify for a Paralegal Program Certificate.
Paralegal Pgm Course 1: Legal Terminology, Process, Ethics, Tort & Contract Law: - This course provides an overview of the American judicial system focusing on the origins of American law and the litigation process with emphasis on Legal Terminology, Regulation of Paralegals, Process, Ethical Considerations for Attorneys & Paralegals, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Tort & Contract Law