Certificate in Public Services - Paralegal
Well-educated paralegals are essential to the effective practice of law. The Paralegal Studies Program at Midlands Technical College prepares students to assist attorneys in carrying out their professional responsibilities in a wide range of legal settings. The curriculum intentionally balances foundational legal theory with hands-on, practice-oriented training to ensure graduates are prepared to support attorneys in today’s fast-paced and technology-driven legal environment. Students develop practical paralegal skills essential to law office practice, including case and document management; effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties; legal and investig
Courses
- LEG120 — Torts
- LEG121 — Business Law I
- LEG122 — Business Law II
- LEG132 — Legal Bibliography
- LEG135 — Intro to Law and Ethics
- LEG201 — Civil Litigation I
- LEG212 — Workers Compensation
- LEG213 — Family Law
- LEG214 — Property Law
- LEG215 — Bankruptcy Law
- LEG220 — Intellectual Property Law
- LEG230 — Legal Writing
- LEG231 — Criminal Law
- LEG232 — Law Office Management
- LEG233 — Wills, Trusts, & Probate
- LEG262 — Litigation Applications