Paralegal Studies Curriculum
OBJECTIVES
The primary goal of the Paralegal Studies Program is to provide students with low cost, high quality education and the skills necessary for positions as paralegals.
Students are trained to:
- Examine the practical application of paralegal related job skills, including preparing forms and pleadings, communicating with clients, legal research and document organization
- Understand rules of legal ethics and substantive and procedural law
- Utilize current technology through Internet research/legal and general office software applications
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisites for the program include:
- A high school diploma or equivalent; and,
- Access to a computer with internet access.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum comprises of eight courses for a total of 24 designated units.
To receive the certificate you must:
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all paralegal coursework
- Earn a grade of C or higher
*Note: Paralegal graduates cannot give legal advice, appear in court or otherwise
engage in the unauthorized practice of law.
COURSE LIST
|
Course Code |
Course Name |
Units |
|---|---|---|
|
PLGL 30 |
Introduction to Paralegal Studies |
3 |
|
PLGL 31 |
Legal Writing and Research |
3 |
|
PLGL 32 |
Litigation and Civil Procedure |
3 |
|
PLGL 33 |
Computer Application and E-Discovery for Paralegals |
3 |
|
PLGL 34 |
Professional Responsibility and Ethics |
3 |
|
PLGL 35 |
Advanced Legal Writing and Research |
3 |
|
PLGL 36 |
Contract Law |
3 |
|
PLGL 37 OR ADMJ 60 |
PLGL 37: Tort Law; or, ADMJ 60: Criminal Law |
3 |
TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS: 24