Legal Studies – Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (LSACC)
Award: Certificate of achievement
Program location: South Omaha Campus
This degree option prepares paralegals for entry-level employment in law-related occupations including public and private law practice or corporate/government activities related to law. It enables graduates to pursue further education at the college junior level. Graduates are qualified to:
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perform basic legal research and supporting memoranda using both computerized and manual search methods;
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draft correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents appropriately for attorney use; and
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prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely, professional, and ethical manner.
Although graduates are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public, they are authorized to perform substantive legal work under the direct supervision of a lawyer. This program does not train lawyers or legal administrators.
This program has special admission requirements. Interested individuals should contact Student Services or the program director for details.
Graduation Requirements
Major requirements
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39.5
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Elective requirements
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27.0
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Total credit hours required
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66.5
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Major requirements for Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (39.5 credit hrs.)
Elective requirements for Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (27.0 credit hrs.)
Select 27.0 credit hours from the following:
Curriculum Guide
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 1100 | The Paralegal Profession | 4.5 |
LAWS 1101 | Introduction to Law | 4.5 |
LAWS 1111 | Microsoft Word for the Law OfficeONLINE | 4.5 |
Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Second quarter
Third quarter
| Elective | 4.5 |
| Elective | 4.5 |
LAWS 2240 | Legal Research and Writing II | 4.5 |
LAWS 2981 | Internship I | 4.0 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17.5 |
Fourth quarter
| Elective | 4.5 |
| Elective | 4.5 |
LAWS 2982 | Internship II | 4.0 |
Total Credit Hours: | 13.0 |