LCNTC - Fundamentals of Louisiana Notarial Law and Practice
Course Description
Please note: This section is for LSU Paralegal Students Only. Students must be enrolled in the Paralegal Studies Program.All others, please enroll in: Notary Public Preparatory Course (Online).
LSU Online & Continuing Education in partnership with iNotaryNow is pleased to offer the Notary Public Preparatory online course designed to help students pass the Louisiana notary public examination and attain their statewide jurisdiction notarial commissions.
Classes are administered online every week via webinars and include live instructor-student interaction, assignments, forms, valuable resources, and incredibly powerful notary preparatory exercises and tools. Sample juridical acts such as the will, testament, trust, tutorship, mortgage, promissory note, cash sale, credit sale, affidavit, powers of attorney, donation, and more will be at your fingertips.
Further, juridical act legal effect considerations will be addressed throughout the course. Classes are recorded and posted in the classroom e-portal in both video (MP4) and audio (MP3) formats. Practice tests, reviews, and quizzes are also delivered throughout the course designed to give you a clear sense of your progress and prepare you for the statewide examination in a comprehensive manner.
Instructors: Julie DesOrmeaux Rosenzweig, J.D., graduated from Tulane Law School and has practiced Louisiana law for 20 years in the areas of estate planning, successions, and family, business and criminal law. Julie has extensive public speaking experience, including presenting numerous educational seminars both live and online to community organizations, parish bar associations, and the general public on a variety of estate planning topics. Julie is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, and she serves as the principal instructor for and is the owner of iNotaryNow.
Dr. Shane J. Milazzo is the founder of iNotaryNow and currently serves as an educational material collaborator and instructor. He earned his Louisiana statewide jurisdiction notarial commission in June of 2008. He has taught notary preparatory classes for years in both ground and on-line venues and continues to have incredible student feedback and testimonials every semester. Further, he has been hired by many to produce and notarize various legal instruments since earning his commission and he has remained aware of both current notary examination requirements and potential upcoming changes.
Requirements: Students will need to purchase the study guide from the Louisiana Secretary of State for an approximate cost of $100. You must have a computer with Internet access (DSL or better is recommended), email, an Internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari, MS Word, and be able to download and install two free plug-ins (Adobe Reader and Java).Please Note: There are several exams offered each year.
Prerequisites
This is an elective course in the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program. Students must either be enrolled in or have completed the four core courses of the program to enroll in this course. Please contact Alanna Clanton at (225) 578-6760 for more information.Principles of Paralegal Studies, Legal Research, Legal Case Analysis, and Civil Litigation I
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Paralegal Studies Certificate : Paralegal Studies Certificate
English Proficiency Requirements
Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education (CE) courses and programs offered online through LSU Online & Continuing Education typically include a combination of lecture and discussion as well as reading and writing assignments. You need an adequate command of English in all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to participate in classes.
If English is not your native language, you must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements below to be successful in our CE programs. If you intend to register for a CE course or program, you can determine whether you meet English proficiency requirements by self-assessment prior to enrolling. We want to empower you, the learner, to progress successfully. Completing this self-assessment will enable you to make a good decision on whether you can complete one of our programs.
Intermediate English Skills
Most CE professional development courses and programs require at least intermediate English skills, which are equivalent to a B2 level of English language proficiency on the Self-Assessment Form. When assessing yourself, be sure to read through each of the categories under Column B2 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.
Advanced English Skills
Online Distance Learning courses and microcreds are for-credit courses and might require more advanced English skills, equivalent to a C1 level on the Learner Self-Assessment Form. Be sure to read through each of the categories under Column C1 to make sure you meet proficiency requirements.