Paralegal Studies, Academic Credit Certificate
This accelerated program is designed for students who possess a bachelor's or associate's degree and want to complete the requirements necessary to perform as a paralegal in a law office, corporate environment, or government office by offering the necessary paralegal courses to achieve competency in this profession. The purpose of this certificate is to train paralegals/legal assistants. It is not intended to be a program for training lawyers or legal administrators. A paralegal/legal assistant may not engage in the practice of law by accepting cases, giving legal advice, appearing in court, setting fees, etc. Engaging in the unauthorized practice of law is a criminal offense in the State of
Courses
- COMP129 — Information Technology
- ENGL121 — English Comp: Writing Process
- LEGL105 — Introduction to Law
- LEGL106 — Legal Research and Writing
- LEGL125 — Real Property Transactions
- LEGL135 — Family Law
- LEGL145 — Legal Ethics
- LEGL205 — Civil Litigation & Trial Pract
- LEGL210 — Computer Applications in Law
- LEGL225 — Wills, Estates and Probate
- PLGL205 — Civil Litigation & Trial Pract