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Paralegal Studies Certificate Program

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Required Courses

Paralegal Core: 18 Credits

PARA 121 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies (3)
PARA 123 - Legal Research and Writing (3)
PARA 229 - Litigation (3)
PARA 303 - Technology in the Law Office (3)
PARA 311 - Corporate Law (3)
PARA 410 - Advanced Paralegalism (3)

Paralegal Electives: 12 Credits

(choose four from the following)

PARA 227 - Estates and Trusts (3)
PARA 301 - Employment Law for Paralegals (3)
PARA 302 - Environmental Law for Paralegals (3)
PARA 304 - Family Law (3)
PARA 305 - Administrative Law for Paralegals (3)
PARA 306 - Debtor/Creditor Law (3)
PARA 307 - Criminal Law (3)
PARA 308 - Real Estate Law (3)
PARA 309 - Legal Drafting and Transactions (3)
PARA 310 - Torts (3)

Total Required Credits: 30

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