Paralegal Studies, Post-Degree Professional Certificate
This certificate program is designed for students who already have an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. The program educates students to serve as paralegal professionals and work independently in the legal field under the supervision of attorneys. Students receive a general legal education with course work in civil procedure, legal research & writing, law office technology, torts & evidence, and business transactions. Graduates are prepared for careers in law firms, government agencies, corporations, or in non-profits that interface with the legal system. Paralegals organize and manage work flow in law office settings, draft legal documents, research and draft legal memoranda, and p
Courses
- PL 1001 — PL-1001 Introduction to the Paralegal Profession
- PL 1300 — PL-1300 Civil Procedure
- PL 1401 — PL-1401 Legal Research and Writing I
- PL 1502 — PL-1502 Law Office Technology
- PL 2301 — PL-2301 Torts and Evidence
- PL 2401 — PL-2401 Legal Research and Writing II
- PL 2440 — PL-2440 Business Transactions
- PL 2851 — PL-2851 Paralegal Practicum
- PL 2991 — PL-2991 Paralegal Capstone