Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Paralegal/Legal Assistant and enter the workforce. Students explore legal ethics, civil litigation, legal research and writing, and e-discovery and litigation technology. This certificate program prepares students for an entry-level career as a legal assistant in a law firm, corporate or government agency setting. This program allows for technical training in the paralegal field and to work effectively with computers and legal research.

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First Semester

ENG 121	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
PAR 115	Introduction to Law	3
PAR 127	Legal Ethics	3
ELECTIVE	PAR 116/118/125/206	3
ELECTIVE	PAR 116/118/125/206	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

 

Second Semester

PAR 201	Civil Litigation	3
PAR 211	Legal Research	3
PAR 212	Legal Writing	3
PAR 219	E-Discovery and Litigation Technology	3
CAPSTONE	PAR 289/280/287	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Total Credit Hours: 30

Important Program Notes:

Students may apply ENG 122 (Composition II - 3 credits) toward the ENG 121 (Composition I - 3 credits) requirement. Students seeking the Paralegal Assistant AAS degree MUST complete BOTH ENG 121 AND ENG 122 requirements.