Paralegal Certificate

Certificate

Curriculum Requirements

As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 27 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this certificate, you must successfully complete the following:

Program Core

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PLG-100Intro to Legal Practice

3

PLG-115Computers in the Law Office

3

PLG-125Legal Research & Writing I

3

PLG-210Real Property Law & Practice

3

PLG-225Legal Research & Writing II

3

PLG-230Family Law

3

PLG-235Admin. Wills, Trusts & Estates

3

PLG-240Courts & Litigation

3

Complete one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PLG-250Paralegal Internship

3

-
Or

PLG-265Law Office Practice

3

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in two semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than two semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (15 Credit Hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PLG-100Intro to Legal Practice

3

PLG-115Computers in the Law Office

3

PLG-125Legal Research & Writing I

3

PLG-210Real Property Law & Practice

3

PLG-235Admin. Wills, Trusts & Estates

3

Second Semester (12 Credit Hours)

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PLG-225Legal Research & Writing II

3

PLG-230Family Law

3

PLG-240Courts & Litigation

3

Complete one of the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PLG-250Paralegal Internship

3

-
Or

PLG-265Law Office Practice

3