Paralegal Certificate Program
The Paralegal Certificate program is designed to prepare students for meaningful careers in law-related disciplines. Its comprehensive curriculum is rigorous and is based on the fundamentals of the law relevant to contemporary issues. Students are required to complete 36 credit hours for program completion. Educational objectives of the Paralegal Certificate program include the following:
- Students will acquire the requisite legal knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the paralegal industry.
- Students will be prepared for entry into a variety of law-related disciplines through leadership, a fundamental understanding of legal ethics, and career preparation initiatives.
- Students will demonstrate enhanced critical thinking, and research and advocacy skills in preparation for advanced studies in the law.
- Students’ career objectives will be advanced through exposure to contemporary mediums of electronic research tools and legal technology.
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Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major-Related Courses | ||
| BL-201 | Business Law I | 3 |
| CJ-200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ-201 | Family Law | 3 |
| CJ-205 | Criminal Procedure and Process | 3 |
| CJ-270 | Fundamentals of Criminal Trial Practice | 3 |
| 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 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Recommended Sequence
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| LS-101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| CJ-200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| BL-201 | Business Law I | 3 |
| LS-201 | Legal Research and Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CJ-205 | Criminal Procedure and Process | 3 |
| LS-300 | Law Practice Management | 3 |
| LS-225 | Estates, Wills, and Trusts | 3 |
| LS-250 | Personal Injury Law | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CJ-201 | Family Law | 3 |
| CJ-270 | Fundamentals of Criminal Trial Practice | 3 |
| LS-320 | Real Property Law | 3 |
| LS-330 | Immigration Law | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |