PLGLA - Paralegal Studies, Academic Credit Certificate
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Program Description
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Exhibit technology skills
- Perform computerized and manual legal research
- Utilize legal software programs
- Utilize word processing to draft legal documents
- Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility
Requirements
General Education- 6 credits as follows:
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Any other General Education Course that follows the A.A.S. degree (MUSI and course may not be used to satisfy the General Education requirement.)
Career Studies- 25 credits as follows:
A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program.
course - Introduction to Law Credits: 3
course - Legal Research and Writing Credits: 4
course - Real Property Transactions Credits: 3 *
course - Family Law Credits: 3 *
course - Legal Ethics Credits: 3
course - Civil Litigation and Trial Practice Credits: 3 **
course - Computer Applications in Law Credits: 3
course - Wills, Estates and Probate Credits: 3
Total Credits: 31
Notes:
* Offered Fall Term only
** Offered Spring Term only
Suggested Sequence
The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in one year, with a Fall Term start date.
Semester 1: Fall Term
course - Introduction to Law Credits: 3
course - Real Property Transactions Credits: 3
course - Legal Research and Writing Credits: 4
course - Family Law Credits: 3
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
Semester 2: Spring Term
course - Legal Ethics Credits: 3
course - Civil Litigation and Trial Practice Credits: 3
course - Computer Applications in Law Credits: 3
course - Wills, Estates and Probate Credits: 3
General Education Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15