Certificate Program
Paralegal
A paralegal is an in demand professional who is able to perform substantive legal tasks such as research and writing, case management, client interaction and various other tasks depending on the area of law they choose to work in. Most paralegals perform tasks that attorneys perform, but are supervised by the firm or attorney they work for. Many courts also utilize paralegals for all aspects of the judicial process.
| Emphasis Requirements (21 Credit Hours) | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Law |
3 |
|
Torts* |
3 |
|
Contracts |
3 |
|
Civil Litigation |
3 |
|
Legal Research & Writing I |
3 |
|
Legal Research & Writing II |
3 |
|
Internship |
3 |
|
Emphasis Requirements |
21 |
|
| *Students may take either Torts or Criminal Law to meet the emphasis requirements, or they may take both courses, one as an elective. | ||
| Electives Requirements (9 Credit Hours) | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Torts |
3 |
|
Family Law |
3 |
|
Property Law |
3 |
|
Criminal Law |
3 |
|
Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
|
Intellectual Property Law |
3 |
|
Constitutional Law |
3 |
|
Employment Law |
3 | |
Electives Requirements (Choose 3 Courses) |
9 |
|
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE TOTAL CREDITS (Emphasis 21 + Electives 9) |
30 |
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