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

PAR 115	Introduction to Law	3
PAR 127	Legal Ethics	3
PAR 201	Civil Litigation	3
PAR 211	Legal Research	3
PAR 212	Legal Writing	3
PAR 219	E-Discovery and Litigation Technology	3
PAR 289	Capstone	3
	or
PAR 280	Internship	3
	or
PAR 287	Cooperative Education	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Electives

Select any two PAR courses (6 credits) not listed above and 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 206	Business Organizations	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

General Education Courses

English

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

ENG 121	English Composition I	3
ENG 122	English Composition II	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Total Credit Hours: 30

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