Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person “who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies is designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and wish to continue their education. It provides students with the technical skills and specialized knowledge to work under the supervision of lawyers in federal and state agencies or court systems, in a variety of legal service settings, in private law offices or corporate legal departments, and in a multitude
Courses
- LEGL A101 — Introduction to Law 3 Credits
- LEGL A215 — Legal Ethics and the Role of the Legal Professional 3 Credits
- LEGL A340 — Family Law 3 Credits
- LEGL A352 — Criminal Law: Murder, Robbery, and Other Crimes 3 Credits
- LEGL A356 — Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing 3 Credits
- LEGL A362 — Contracts, Property, and Debt 3 Credits
- LEGL A367 — Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice 3 Credits
- LEGL A377 — Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery 3 Credits
- LEGL A380 — Torts: Law of Injury, Death, and Consumer Protection 3 Credits
- LEGL A385 — Health Care Law 3 Credits
- LEGL A487 — Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes 3 Credits
- LEGL A489 — Legal Studies Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- LEGL A495 — Legal Studies Internship 3-6 Credits