Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies

BY
LawSikho

Learn about the real estate sector and US legal sector with a Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies by LawSikho

Mode

Online

Duration

6 Months

Fees

₹ 50000

Inclusive of GST

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Frequency of Classes Weekdays, Weekends
Learning efforts 8-10 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies duration is 6 months. The course provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes the American legal system, real estate deal structuring and transactions and due diligence in real estate transactions. The students will receive a certificate from NSDC and Skill India after completing the course.

The programme is designed for Litigators, Lawyers, Young lawyers, Law Students, Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries. The Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies by LawSikho offers in-depth knowledge in the subject with the support of leading industry experts. The course has a dedicated placement team to support with placements, internships, and freelance opportunities.

The highlights

  • 6 Months Online Course 
  • 1-2 Online Live Class/Week
  • Certificate by NSDC and Skill India
  • Professional Networking Coaching
  • 2 Practical/Drafting Exercises Per Week
  • Top Performers Recommended for Jobs/Client Opportunities

Program offerings

  • Doubt clearing within 24 hours
  • Placement assistance
  • Internship and job support
  • Interview preparation guidance
  • Access to online content for 3 years
  • Access to entire study material for 3 years
  • Instructor feedback on assignments

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 50,000  (Inclusive of GST)

The Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies fee is Rs 50,000 including all taxes and charges. The students also get a 100% money-back guarantee for a valid reason.

Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies Fee Structure

Certification Course 

Fees 

Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies

Rs 50,000

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

National Skill Development Corporation +1 more

Who it is for

The Certificate Course is designed for aspiring law students, and working professionals to develop their skills and knowledge. This course is also beneficial for: 

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The aspirants must complete all exercises and writing assignments to receive a certificate. Candidates will receive the Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies completion certificate co-branded by NSDC and Skill India by courier at their address.

What you will learn

After completing the Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies syllabus, the students will learn about the sources of US law and introduction to the real estate sector. They will also learn the real estate waterfall framework for deal structuring and real estate transactions, participants, contracts and licenses with the help of industry experts.  

The participants will be able to apply the learned concepts and strategies to real-world scenarios. Upon the completion of the Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies training, the students will gain in-depth knowledge of drafting and negotiation in real estate transactions. They will also learn to navigate through various platforms to get corporate paralegal opportunities.

The syllabus

The American Legal System and Real Estate Sector

Sources of US Law & Introduction to Real Estate Sector
  • Constitution
  • Legislation - Acts, Rules, Regulations,
  • How Property Laws are governed in the United States
  • Work Profile of a Paralegal & US Real Estate Lawyer - Structuring Deals, Due Diligence, Contracts, Compliance and Taxation
Introduction to Real Estate Transaction, Participants & Contracts and Licenses Required
  • Lessor / Lessee
  • Buyer / Seller
  • Lender / Bank
  • Developer
  • Investors
  • Brokers and Agents
  • Insurers
  • Appraisers
  • Title Company
  • Real estate lawyers
What are the type of real estate deals and transactions?
  • Real estate financing transactions
  • Construction and development
  • Purchase and Sale
  • Commercial rentals and leases 
  • Other Transactions (flipping, etc)

Real Estate Deal Structuring and Transactions

Waterfall framework for deal structuring
  • No tier
  • One tier, 2 tier, 3 tier, 4 tier
  • What happens when the investment loses money
  • Rental income with waterfall
  • Fix and flip with waterfall
  • Example-How to draft waterfall distribution clause 90/10 real estate joint venture
Real estate financing transactions
  • Real estate investment financing 
  • The most common types of mortgages and loans for purchases for commercial real estate loans - Permanent loan, construction loan, bridge loan, mezzanine debt, multiproperty / multistate loan.
  • Conditions and closing requirements including due diligence and legal opinions for real estate loans.
  • Typical loan  documents used for a commercial real estate loan financing & how to organise these documents for closing
  • Documents, consents and estoppels from third parties
  • Post-closing formalities including - Mortgage assignment, release deed and satisfaction deed.
  • Templates & Checklist
    • Checklist for commercial real estate loans
    • Due diligence checklist for Real estate loans
    • Assignment of Lease /Mortgage 
    • Loan Agreement
    • Title Insurance Policy and Survey Checklist - (Lender and Purchaser)
Real estate Investment Trusts
  • Structure of a real estate investment trust.
  • Properties under a real estate investment trust.
  • Type of REIT and limits on investment activities
  • Compliance requirements for a real estate investment trust & associate benefits
    • No entity-level tax
    • Ability to attract tax-exempt and foreign investors
  • Organisational requirements for REITs
  • REITs spinoffs transfers and mergers
  • How investors are paid by a real estate investment trust.
Construction and Development Transactions
  • Preliminary development considerations & Feasibility analysis
  • Land acquisition and due diligence
  • Developer’s authority in a joint venture agreement
  • Development Agreement
  • Role of a developer - Affiliated v Unaffiliated Developer
  • How to define a developer’s scope of engagement and responsibilities
  • Limits on the developer’s authority in a transaction
  • Common compensation structures for developers in different transactions
  • How to avoid conflict of interest while drafting a development agreement
  • Regulatory compliance - Environmental concerns, permits, safety, employment, renewable energy certificates etc.
  • Closing and post closing
Foreign Investments in US Real Estate
  • Investment by non state but domestic investors
  • Investment by non-US investors
  • Tax Obligations of  a domestic investor vis-a-vis a non US investor
  • Requirements & benefits of having a local investor for a non-US investor
  • Different kind of state vehicles preferred by non-US Investors
  • Additional Regulations for non-US investors
    • State: Wisconsin, Missouri
    • Federal: Hart Scott Rodino Antitrust improvements Act of 1976, FIRPTA 1980, AFIDA, 1978 and IITSSA, 1976

Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate due diligence in Corporate Transactions
  • Structure of the Transaction
    • Change of Control clauses
    • Merger & structure
  • Title verification
    • Title exceptions and survey defects
    • Estoppel certificates
    • Non-disturbance agreements
    • Landlord lien waivers and consents
  • Basic Information regarding real estate
  • Transitional use of property
  • Construction and nature
  • Financing 
  • Documents and checklist - Owned v Leased Property
  • Title defects, endorsements and affirmative coverage
  • Reviewing leases
  • Third-party consents
  • Transfer taxes, Mortgage taxes and recording fees
  • Memorandum to file
Purchaser Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions
  • Scope of due diligence by a Purchaser in real estate transaction
  • Electronic data room and due diligence requisition list 
  • Legal due diligence
    • Review of key considerations in the lease agreement
    • Additional agreements for determining rights and obligations attached to lease
    • Contract review - Review of all contracts and third party agreements related to the property
  • Title and survey review
    • Title insurance policy
  • Use and Compliance with local laws
    • Property and land use issues
    • Certificates of occupancy
    • Zoning
    • Environmental issues

Drafting and Negotiation in Real Estate Transactions

Drafting and Negotiating Agreement transferring Ownership (Commercial / Non-Commercial)
  • Entity Sale and Deed Transfer / Partial Entity Sale
  • Due diligence - Entity v Deed Transfer v Partial entity sale
    • Incorporation of due diligence finding in the agreement
  • Right of first refusal and offer
  • Local law isues
  • Statute of frauds
  • Drafting representations and warranties
  • Drafting closing conditions
  • Boiler plate clauses and compliance related clauses
Agreements for Leasing (Commercial / Non Commercial)
  • How to draft term, renewal and early terminational clauses.
  • How to structure rent and security deposit in consonance with local and federal laws.
  • Taxes & incorporation in the agreement - State and local transfer taxes in a lease transaction, indirect transfer and other taxes
  • Tenant’s future liability and transfer of property encumbered by leases.
  • Execution formalities, recording forms and acknowledgement forms for  a lease
  • Remedies for breach of lease agreement and how to draft the breach and termination clause.
  • Indemnity clauses in comercial leases

Compliance Related Work in Real Estate Transactions

  • Environment Impact Review
  • Zoning and Use Law in the United States
  • Water Rights Law for Real Estate Owners

Taxations Aspects in Real Estate Transactions

Type of taxes on real estate transactions and which authorities impose them
  • Property transfer taxes 
  • Income Tax
  • Tax on Rental Income
  • Tax on Interest
  • Capital gains tax
Important authorities, forms and timelines for real estate tax compliance

Navigating Through Various Platforms to Get Corporate Paralegal Opportunities

  • Creation of Fiverr account- video
  • Optimization of Fiverr account- video
  • How to register on People Per Hour and UpWork- Video
  • Optimization of People Per Hour account- video
  • Optimization of Upwork Account- Video
  • How to use Linked In and Facebook for freelancing opportunities- Video
  • How to build your web page for freelancing- Video
  • How to create proposals and pitch for work on freelancing platforms
  • How to approach US law firms / companies for remote freelancing work

Admission details

Students can join the Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies classes by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:

https://lawsikho.com/course/certificate-course-in-us-real-estate--paralegal-studies

Step 2: Candidates must click on the “Enroll Now” button, add the necessary information, click on the “Proceed for Plan and Payment” and pay the course fee and submit.

How it helps

The Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies benefits include:

  • Aspirants will receive 1-2 online live classes, 2 practical exercises per week, 6 writing assignments, live doubt-clearing support and one-on-one sessions with mentors.
  • They will also have access to the entire digital study material for 3 years on LMS, Android & iOS apps.  
  • Participants will also receive assistance for CV enhancement, interview preparation, networking with other students and alumni and internship and job support. 
  • Participants who perform well and top in the course class will be recommended to law firms and companies.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies training?

The duration of this certification course is 6 months. The course offers a deep understanding of the US legal system and the real estate sector.

Who can apply for online Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies?

Aspirants who can apply for this certification course are Litigators, Lawyers, Young lawyers, Law Students, Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries.

What are the class timings of the Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies?

The certification programme classes are conducted at a flexible and convenient time for students. They are scheduled after work hours, on Sundays, or after 8 PM on weekdays for the students to join easily.

Will students get a fee refund for the online Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies once paid?

Students will receive a full refund of 100% of their paid fee if they diligently complete the course including all exercises and assignments, and still find it invaluable after a month.

Will the students receive the study material for the Certificate Course in US Real Estate & Paralegal Studies?

Students will receive hard copy study materials delivered to their address. They will also have 24/7 online access to study materials through the web portal, and Android, and iOS Apps.

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