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Paralegal Studies Certificate

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
30
Start Term:
Summer

First Year

Semester 1 (Summer)

3 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
LA 300
Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
3

Semester 2 (Fall)

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
LA 312
Torts and Personal Injury
3
Req
LA 320
Legal Research
3
RE
LA 342
Evidence
3
Req
LA 350
Law Office Management
3

Semester 3 (Spring)

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
Req
LA 310
Civil Procedures and Litigation
3
Req
LA 314
Contract Law
3
Req
LA 321
Legal Writing
3
RE
LA 360
Corporations Law
3
RE
LA 362
Estate Planning and Probate Procedure
3



Note: Students must possess an A.A. degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution to be eligible for this certificate.

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Career path

Career Options:

Paralegals find employment in both state and federal government as well as private practice and corporate settings.

Scheduling Notes:

  • LA 300 is offered in the fall, spring, and summer.
  • LA 310, 312, 314, and 350 are offered in the fall and spring.
  • LA 320 is offered in the fall regularly, and in the spring and summer occasionally.
  • LA 321 is offered in the spring regularly, and in the fall and summer occasionally.
  • LA 330, 332, 336, and 342 are offered in the fall.
  • LA 334, 360, 362, and 365 are offered in the spring.

Other Notes:

  • This program can be started in spring and fall as well. See a counselor to adjust the course work.
  • An internship (LA 498) is highly recommended as it opens up potential employment opportunities. Students can earn between 0.5 – 4.0 units for related paid or unpaid work experience including volunteer and internship positions through LA 498. See the Work Experience website for more information.

Published April 15, 2023

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