Paralegal Certificate Program
The Paralegal Certificate program is designed to prepare students for meaningful careers in law-related disciplines through a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum based on the fundamentals of the law as it pertains to contemporary issues. Students are required to complete 36 credit hours for program completion. The educational objectives of the Paralegal Certificate program are as follows:
- Acquiring the requisite legal knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the paralegal industry.
- Preparing for entry into a variety of law-related disciplines through leadership, a fundamental understanding of legal ethics, and career preparation initiatives.
- Demonstrating enhanced critical thinking, and research and advocacy skills in preparation for advanced studies in the law.
- Advancing career objectives through exposure to contemporary mediums of electronic research tools and legal technology.
For information on the admission requirements for this program, visit Paralegal Certificate.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major-Related Courses | ||
| BL-201 | Business Law I | 3 |
| CJ-200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ-201 | Family Law | 3 |
| or LS-210 | Healthcare Law for Paralegals | |
| CJ-205 | Criminal Procedure and Process | 3 |
| CJ-270 | Fundamentals of Criminal Trial Practice | 3 |
| or LS-205 | Civil Litigation and Procedure | |
| LS-101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| LS-201 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| LS-225 | Estates, Wills, and Trusts | 3 |
| LS-250 | Personal Injury Law | 3 |
| LS-300 | Law Practice Management | 3 |
| LS-320 | Real Property Law | 3 |
| LS-330 | Immigration Law | 3 |
| or LS-310 | Introduction to E-Discovery - Electronic Evidence | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Recommended Sequence
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BL-201 | Business Law I | 3 |
| CJ-200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LS-101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| LS-201 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CJ-205 | Criminal Procedure and Process | 3 |
| LS-225 | Estates, Wills, and Trusts | 3 |
| LS-250 | Personal Injury Law | 3 |
| LS-300 | Law Practice Management | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CJ-201 or LS-210 |
Family Law or Healthcare Law for Paralegals |
3 |
| CJ-270 or LS-205 |
Fundamentals of Criminal Trial Practice or Civil Litigation and Procedure |
3 |
| LS-320 | Real Property Law | 3 |
| LS-330 or LS-310 |
Immigration Law or Introduction to E-Discovery - Electronic Evidence |
3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |