Paralegal Studies Certificate, PB
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE • 27 CREDITS • PARALGL PBC
The American Bar Association (ABA) approved Paralegal Certificate is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a career as a paralegal. The certificate will prepare students to successfully perform the duties required of a paralegal, through studies that focus on effective communication skills, critical thinking, litigation procedures, computer applications for the law offices, ethics, and various legal specialties. Although the paralegal plays a key role in providing legal services to clients, only attorneys may accept cases, give legal advice, represent clients in court, or provide other direct legal services to clients. The courses of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies provide valuable preparation for careers in law offices, government agencies, or other law-related settings.
| Major | 27 cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| LEGL101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 3 cr. |
| LEGL210 | Business Law Foundations | 3 cr. |
| LEGL215 | Litigation | 3 cr. |
| LEGL216 | Legal Research | 3 cr. |
| LEGL220 | Computers for Paralegals | 3 cr. |
| LEGL415 | Advanced Litigation | 3 cr. |
| LEGL490 | Paralegal BS Internship | 3 cr. |
| Choose 6 (six) credits from the following | (6) cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| LEGL204 | Family Law | 3 cr. |
| LEGL211 | Criminal Law | 3 cr. |
| LEGL213 | Torts | 3 cr. |
| LEGL218 | Legal Writing | 3 cr. |
| LEGL285 | Community Based Legal Studies | 1 cr. |
| LEGL300 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | 3 cr. |
| LEGL301 | Business Organizations | 3 cr. |
| LEGL303 | Bankruptcy Law | 3 cr. |
| LEGL305 | Real Estate Law | 3 cr. |
| LEGL308 | Estate Planning and Probate Law | 3 cr. |
| LEGL384 | Study Abroad: Comparative Legal Analysis | 3 cr. |
| LEGL385 | Legal Studies Special Topics | 3 cr. |
| LEGL386 | Study Abroad: Special Legal Topics | 3 cr. |
| LEGL401 | Employment and Labor Law | 3 cr. |
| LEGL496 | Paralegal Certificate Review | 3 cr. |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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| Cost of Education | ||||||||
| Tuition and Fees * | $14,043 | |||||||
| Books and Supplies | $1,575 | |||||||
| Room and Board | Not Applicable | |||||||
| Median Loan Debt | ||||||||
| Federal Loans | Not Applicable | |||||||
| Private Education Loans | Not Applicable | |||||||
| Institution Financing Plan | Not Applicable | |||||||
| On-time Graduation Rate** |
Not Applicable | |||||||
* Total cost of completion based on 2011-12 published rates.
** Represents graduates between July 2010 through June 2011 who attended on a full-time basis and completed within the standard timeframe.
