2015-2016 Catalog

Legal Studies - Paralegal Accelerated Certificate Curriculum Plan

Below is a suggested guide for students planning to complete the Legal Studies – Paralegal Accelerated Certificate after one year of full-time study.

First Year

First quarter

LAWS 1100The Paralegal Profession

4.5

LAWS 1101Introduction to Law

4.5

LAWS 1111Microsoft Word for the Law OfficeONLINE

4.5

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Second quarter

BSAD 1100Business Law IONLINE

4.5

Elective

4.5

LAWS 1110Litigation

4.5

LAWS 1230Legal Research and Writing I

4.5

Total Credit Hours:18.0

Third quarter

Elective

4.5

Elective

4.5

LAWS 2240Legal Research and Writing II

4.5

LAWS 2981Internship I

4.0

Total Credit Hours:17.5

Fourth quarter

Elective

4.5

Elective

4.5

LAWS 2982Internship II

4.0

Total Credit Hours:13.0