Legal Studies Certificate
If you’re interested in being a part of an exciting profession that impacts every area of our lives, then becoming a legal assistant or paralegal is the right career for you. But what does a legal assistant, or paralegal, do? Basically, they help the attorneys they work for keep things organized and on track by doing important legal tasks. This can include assisting attorneys during trials, organizing and managing case files, performing legal research, preparing legal briefs, filing legal documents, and conducting client and witness interviews. The Legal Studies program will challenge you intellectually and provide you with the skills needed to work in this exciting field.
Courses
- AJ 101 — Criminal Law
- AJ 103 — Criminal Evidence
- AJ 111 — Criminal Procedures
- CWE 549 — General Work Experience
- LEG 100 — Foundations of the Legal System
- LEG 503 — Elder Law (formerly LEG-103)
- LEG 505 — California Civil Procedure (formerly LEG-105)
- LEG 507 — Legal Research and Writing
- LEG 512 — Administrative Law (formerly LEG-112)
- LEG 524 — Immigration Law (formerly LEG-124)
- LEG 534 — Family Law (formerly LEG-134)
- LEG 549 — Work Experience Education: Legal Assistant
- LEG 560 — Business Organizations (formerly LEG-160)