Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Certificate

This certificate is designed for individuals who are seeking a career in the legal profession as a legal assistant/paralegal. This certificate allows for technical training in the paralegal field and to work effectively with computers and legal research. Courses in this program are offered online and in the classroom. Courses in this program are offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. All students enrolled in the program must be computer literate and knowledgeable about the Internet.

Requirements

Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at college-level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.

Required Courses

ENG 121	English Composition I	3
PAR 115	Introduction to Law	3
PAR 201	Civil Litigation	3
PAR 206	Business Organizations	3
PAR 211	Legal Research	3
PAR 212	Legal Writing	3
PAR 219	E-Discovery and Litigation Technology	3
PAR 289	Capstone	3
Total Credit Hours:		24

Required Elective Courses

Select any two PAR courses found in this catalog.  The courses listed below also satisfy AAS degree requirements:

PAR 116	Torts	3
PAR 118	Contracts	3
PAR 125	Property Law	3
PAR 127	Legal Ethics	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Total Credit Hours: 30