Paralegal Studies Certificate Degree Plan


PROGRAM INFORMATION: The paralegal studies certificate is designed to enable a person, working under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney, to assist a sole practitioner or a law firm with the performance of duties requiring knowledge of substantive and procedural law. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to the student upon successful completion of this one-year program.

The program curriculum is designed to help provide students with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes they need to become competent and ethical professional paralegals.

FRESHMAN YEAR - Fall

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
LGLA 1313 Intro to Paralegal Studies 3
LGLA 1355 Family Law 3
LGLA 1311 Intro to Law 3
LGLA 1345 Civil Litigation 3
LGLA 1353 Wills, Trusts, & Probate Administration 3
LGLA 1301 Legal Research & Writing 3
Fall Total Credit Hours   18



FRESHMAN YEAR - Spring

LGLA 2288: Capstone must be taken in the last semester.

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
LGLA 2335 Advanced Civil Litigation 3
LGLA 2288 Practicum 2
LGLA 2307    or Law Office Management 3
LGLA 2313 Criminal Law & Procedure 3
LGLA 2309 Real Property 3
LGLA 2303 Torts & Personal Injury Law 3
Spring Total Credit Hours   14
Program Total Credit Hours