Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Description The Legal Studies Program is designed to prepare students for positions in the legal services profession. The program offers students a comprehensive and practical education for individuals aspiring to pursue a rewarding career as paralegals or legal assistants. Students will learn the role of paralegals and legal assistants supporting attorneys in private practice, government, business, and non-profits. Courses will expose students to the principles, terminology, and procedures of the legal system.
Courses
- LEG 101 — Introduction to Legal Studies
- LEG 102 — Law Office Administration
- LEG 103 — Legal Research and Writing
- LEG 104 — Probate, Estates, and Trusts
- LEG 105 — Real Estate Law
- CJS 125 — Criminal Law
- LEG 201 — Business Organizations
- LEG 202 — Family Law
- LEG 203 — Litigation and Trial Preparation
- LEG 280 — Legal Studies Capstone
- CIS 115 — Software Applications