Paralegal Studies Certificate Completion 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 2388
OR
LGLA 2307		 Practicum
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   15
Program Total Credit Hours   33

 

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).