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

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
LGLA 1307Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions

3

LGLA 1317Law Office Technology

3

LGLA 1401Legal Research and Writing

4

LGLA 1345Civil Litigation

3

Elective LGLA Elective

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
LGLA 2305Interviewing and Investigating

3

LGLA 2307Law Office Management

3

LGLA 2333Advanced Legal Document Preparation

3

LGLA 2266Practicum - Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Capstone)

2

Elective LGLA Elective

3

Total Semester Hours for Certificate: 30

Approved Course Options

Course Name Course Occurrence Course Options
LGLA Elective First Semester, Second Semester

Additional 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.

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American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program.