Administrative Law
LEGL-224

The relationship of governmental administrative agencies to private citizens is explored by studying how law is created and enforced by such agencies at the state and federal levels. Paralegal students will focus on topics including rule making procedures, regulations, adjudication, licensing, and informal action. (As Needed)

Contact Hours

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify the federal rulemaking and adjudication processes.
2. List the required elements of the Federal Administrative Procedures Act sections 553 through 557.
3. Define formal rulemaking, formal adjudication, informal rulemaking, and informal adjudication.
4. Define and apply the concept of administrative estoppel at the federal and state levels.
5. Evaluate a set of facts and apply the rules of administrative law to them.
6. List and apply the sections and amendments of the U.S. Constitution relevant to administrative law.
7. Define the paralegal's role in an administrative law case.
8. Utilize the due process concept to determine the required level of formality required by a set of facts.
9. Define the due process test.
10. List the exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act.
11. List the exemptions to the Open Meetings Act.
12. List and apply the investigative tools available to an administrative agency.
13. List and apply the elements of judicial review of agency actions.

Student Electronic Access to Grades

Students will have access to their grades through D2L in order to receive feedback on their progress in the course at any time. These grades will align with the Evaluation Criteria listed in this syllabus.

Results for graded items should be posted electronically within 48 hours after the instructor has completed the grading process for the items, and final grades for the course should be entered no later than the specified grading day.

Student attendance is related to student success in academia. As a result, the paralegal program adopts this attendance policy to promote excellent attendance in the class to enhance student success in the course and to enhance student attainment of their professional career goal to become a successful paralegal.    

At Lansing Community College, a student is expected to participate in all sessions of a course.  This includes attending all traditional class meetings or regularly participating on the discussion boards for on-line classes and turning in fully completed acceptable quality assignments. Not meeting these requirements is considered non-participation/non-attendance and may result in an academic penalty or even a failing grade for the course.  

There is no make-up for participation points so attendance affects a student’s grade for the course, regardless of the circumstances for not attending. However, a student who does not attend class is still responsible for completing all work in the course on the same due dates that are specified for students who did attend class.  Students are expected to regularly attend class, be on time, and stay for the entire class session since class meetings or course contact hours over the 16-week semester determine the credits awarded for all classes including ABA approved legal specialty courses.  In addition, regular attendance in legal specialty courses allows students to model legal professionalism. 

• Missing 16 or more course/class hours of a face-to-face class or two (2) weeks of an online class for a four (4)-credit class will earn a failing grade. 
• Missing 12 or more course/class hours of a face-to-face class or one (1) week of an online class for a three (3)-credit class will earn a failing grade.
• Missing 8 or more course/class hours of a face to face class or one (1) week of an online class for a two (2) credit class or one (1) credit class will earn a failing grade. 

If a student is unable to satisfy attendance requirements, then it is the student’s responsibility to complete the necessary paperwork to withdraw from the course pursuant to Lansing Community College policies and procedures. Incomplete policies are separate and distinct from the attendance policy with procedures that must be satisfied by the student and instructor. 

For online students not logging in, not completing assignments, not posting online discussions, not taking quizzes, exams, or not participating in group activities are methods the instructor can use to determine participation.  These are the same methods instructors use in a face- to- face class.

Extra credit may be available in this course. This information is provided by the section instructor.

Student success is our first goal. Our Academic Success Coaches mentor students to help them meet their educational, personal and career goals. Faculty or staff may submit an Academic Alert to refer you to an ASC for the resources needed to be successful in class. Please watch your LCC email for a referral.

We also suggest you contact an ASC on your own if you need help or advice to reach your goals.  

To contact an ASC, call (517) 483-1422, email [email protected], or visit the Academic Success Coach Team website for more information.

Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class should contact the Center for Student Access (CSA). They are located in the Gannon Building, Star Zone - Center for Student Support.  You can also access the Center for Student Access website, or call (517) 483-1924.  Contacting the Center early helps ensure that accommodations for you are put in place as soon as possible.

Instructors will verify participation in a course by the 8th day after the start date of sections less than 8 weeks long, and by the 15th day after the start date of sections 8 weeks or longer. Students who have not participated will be dropped from the course and may be responsible for any non-refundable fees.

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; Employee Coordinator 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875; Student Coordinator 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Human Resource Manager/Employee Title IX Coordinator, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1879; Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-9632.

For transfer information, please consult the LCC Transfer Center webpage.  In addition, the Michigan Transfer Network website allows students to search how courses transfer to colleges and universities statewide.

The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) simplifies the transfer of students from one Michigan institution to another. For the most current information, see the LCC General Education webpage.

Students interested in transfer should contact the Transfer Center in the Gannon Building, Room 2204, or call (517) 483-9700.

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For information, rules, and procedures on matters such as the Academic Calendar, Appeals, Extra Credit, Incompletes, Withdrawals, etc., please review the College Catalog, and contact your Academic Advisor or Academic Success Coach with any questions.

The College uses an emergency notification system to provide information on urgent situations such as power outages, weather emergencies, and other incidents related to the safety and security of those on campus.  Therefore, it is important that we have the correct contact information on file. To review and update your contact information for those alerts, go to myLCC, School tab, Student eToolbox, and click on “Emergency Notification System”.  You will be directed to your RAVE alert personal dashboard, where you can review, update, confirm, and test the phone numbers and email addresses on file.  Students with a mobile/cell number on file will receive text alerts. If you made updates to your contact information, please also go to the Banner Self Service Personal Information tab to update your contact information in Banner.  You may also want to download the Rave Guardian app which has features to enhance your safety on and off campus.  For more information, see the Police Department website.

Academic Advisors help students identify and update programs based on career goals, and assist in building semester course MAPs (degree plans). They are available to discuss transfer options and ensure students are meeting the requirements for graduation. It is highly recommended to schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor before registration each semester. To schedule an appointment online, visit our Academic Advising webpage. Be sure to also check out the Preparing for Your Appointment page.