Program Overview
The 36 credit-hour Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies certificate program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree and appropriate writing and computer experience to enhance their college coursework. Program graduates may find employment opportunities in the judicial system, private law firms, state agencies, legal aid organizations, banks, title insurance companies, corporations and hospitals with corporate legal departments.
Program Note
In many states, paralegals and legal assistants can carry out any function that lawyers perform with three notable exceptions: setting legal fees, giving legal advice to clients, and representing clients in court proceedings. Paralegals and legal assistants work directly under an attorney’s supervision, unless otherwise authorized by statute, court rules or agency regulations permitting paralegals to provide assistance directly to the public.
Additional Program Information
This program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| PLAS1103 | Intro. to Paralegal/Legal Assistant | 3 Credits |
| PLAS1123 | Legal Research & Writing I | 3 Credits |
| PLAS1133 | Legal Research & Writing II | 3 Credits |
| PLAS1153 | Law Office Management | 3 Credits |
| PLAS1213 | Civil Litigation | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2113 | Legal Technology | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2413 | Paralegal Internship | 3 Credits |
A grade of B or better is required in PLAS 1103.
Choose three
General education
Total Credit Hours: 36
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| PLAS1103 | Intro. to Paralegal/Legal Assistant | 3 Credits |
| COMM1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| BSNS1653 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
Summer term
Fall semester
| PLAS1133 | Legal Research & Writing II | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2113 | Legal Technology | 3 Credits |
| Elective | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| PLAS2413 | Paralegal Internship | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 6 Credits |
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