This class is designed to offer specialized instruction for the landman, land technician, lease or title analyst, attorney or division order analyst. This course will cover federal and state ownership of land and minerals, state specific title issues and statutes, specific language in conveyances, and state specific legal concepts among other topics.

Major Topics Covered

1. Federal and State Ownership of Land
2. Legal Concepts
3. Types of Real Property Ownership
4. The Creation of Varying Mineral Interests
5. “Intent” based on words
6. Who Should Sign the Lease?