Paralegal Studies Certificate

The Paralegal Studies certificate program is designed to prepare students for positions as paralegals in the legal and business fields.

Paralegals work under the supervision of an attorney and their work includes preparing legal documents, researching and compiling information, and communicating with clients. Excellent written and oral skills, as well as computer literacy skills, are essential to the paralegal.

Credit Hours Required: 30

∞Note: This program can be completed entirely online.

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Program Requirements

LAW 100 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies Credits: 3
LAW 102 - Legal Computer Applications Credits: 3
LAW 103 - Ethics and the Law Credits: 3
LAW 205 - Contracts Credits: 3
LAW 217 - Legal Research & Writing I Credits: 3
LAW 218 - Legal Research and Writing II Credits: 3
LAW 220 - Civil Procedure I Credits: 3
LAW 221 - Civil Procedure II Credits: 3

Select and complete 6 credits from the following courses:

AJS 109 - Substantive Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 260 - Procedural Criminal Law Credits: 3
AJS 278 - Neuroscience and the Law Credits: 3
AJS 290 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: 3
LAW 104 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Credits: 3
LAW 107 - Law Office Management Credits: 3
LAW 202 - Real Estate Law Credits: 3
LAW 203 - Family Law Credits: 3
LAW 204 - Business Organizations Credits: 3
LAW 230 - Administrative Law Credits: 3
LAW 232 - Evidence Credits: 3
LAW 291 - Trial Advocacy Credits: 3
LAW 293 - Legal Paraprofessional Credits: 3
LAW 296 - Internship: Paralegal Studies Credits: 3
LAW 297 - Substantive Law-Related Apprenticeship Credits: 3
LAW 298 - Special Legal Topics Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Paralegal Studies Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

Interview witnesses and interact with clients, conduct investigative work, manage cases, conduct legal research, draft legal pleadings, prepare legal documents and apply legal procedures in areas of real estate, corporate law, probate, mediation, litigation, family law, administrative law, bankruptcy law and criminal law. (LAW100, LAW205, LAW217, LAW218, LAW220, LAW221)
Apply written, oral and interpersonal skills in the legal and business settings. (LAW100, LAW217, LAW218, LAW220, LAW221)
Identify and evaluate technology needs and apply and adapt required skills to the rapidly changing legal and business community. (LAW102, LAW215)
Proficiently use word processing software and identify and adapt to different types of computer applications. (LAW102)
Identify ethical issues and apply the values of professional responsibility. (LAW100, LAW103)

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Paralegal Studies Certificate

Program Requirements

Select and complete 6 credits from the following courses:

Program Outcomes