Paralegal Studies

The paralegal studies program is one of the most established and respected programs within the paralegal studies discipline. It is a computer-based program in which paralegal studies theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial paralegal studies issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue advanced degrees. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's paralegal studies workplace:

• Technical paralegal studies knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Career-related computer literacy
• A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the paralegal studies program.

Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PLGL 1100	Introduction to Paralegal Studies	3
PLGL 1150	Drafting Legal Documents	3
PLGL 1200	Civil Litigation	3
PLGL 1250	Legal Ethics/Law Office Organization	3
PLGL 1500	Intro to Legal Research and Writing	3
PLGL 1820	Selected Topics I	1-3
PLGL 2100	Advanced Legal Research and Writing	3
PLGL 2150	Bankruptcy Law	3
PLGL 2200	Criminal Law and Procedure	3
PLGL 2225	Contract Law	3
PLGL 2250	Corporations and Other Business Organiza	3
PLGL 2275	Environmental Law	3
PLGL 2280	Elder Law	3
PLGL 2300	Estate Planning and Probate Law	3
PLGL 2350	Family Law	3
PLGL 2380	Immigration Law	3
PLGL 2400	Intellectual Property Law	3
PLGL 2410	Labor & Employment Law	3
PLGL 2425	Law Office Technology	3
PLGL 2450	Real Property Law	3
PLGL 2500	Personal Injury, Tort and Insurance Law	3
PLGL 2600	Paralegal Practicum	3
PLGL 2700	Paralegal Practicum II	3
PLGL 2820	Advanced Selected Topics I	1-3
PLGL 2860	Internship (Career & Technical Ed)yCoop Ed/Internship Occup	1-4
PLGL 2865	Internship Advanced (Career & Tech Ed)	1-4