Paralegal Studies, Advanced Technical Certificate
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
To enter the advanced technical certificate program the student must have earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a degree other than Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Education.
First Semester
| LGLA 1307 | Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions | 3 |
| LGLA 1317 | Law Office Technology | 3 |
| LGLA 1401 | Legal Research & Writing | 4 |
| LGLA 1345 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| LGLA | Elective (see 'Approved Course Options' area below) | 3 |
Second Semester
| LGLA 2305 | Interviewing & Investigating | 3 |
| LGLA 2307 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| LGLA 2333 | Advanced Legal Document Preparation | 3 |
| LGLA 2266 | Practicum: Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 2 |
| LGLA | Elective (see 'Approved Course Options' area below) | 3 |
Total Semester Hours for Certificate: 30
Approved Course Options
First Semester - LGLA Elective
- LGLA 1341 - Administrative Law
- LGLA 1353 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration
- LGLA 1355 - Family Law
- LGLA 2309 - Real Propery Law
- LGLA 2313 - Criminal Law Procedures
Second Semester - LGLA Elective
- LGLA 1341 - Administrative Law
- LGLA 1353 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration
- LGLA 1355 - Family Law
- LGLA 2309 - Real Propery Law
- LGLA 2313 - Criminal Law Procedures
Additional Certificate Information
LGLA 2266 requires the intern to work a minimum of 224 hours during the 16 week semester (approximately three and a half months long).
The student will select a minimum of two LGLA electives for the advanced certificate program.
The program does not qualify a graduate to take a State Bar Exam, represent clients in court, give legal advice or provide independent legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.