Paralegal Studies Diploma
Program Description
Diploma in Paralegal Studies
The Paralegal Studies Diploma program provides the foundation in the field of law necessary to obtain an entry-level paralegal or legal assistant position in a law-related setting.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Paralegal Studies, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills to:
- Utilize critical thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems.
- Identify primary and secondary sources of the law.
- Make effective personal and professional decisions using appropriate analytical and critical thinking processes.
- Prepare written legal analysis identifying issues in a case, the rule of law, application, counter-arguments, and conclusions.
- Prepare professional legal documents.
- Demonstrate core knowledge in the following areas of law: business law, criminal law, real property, and contracts.
Program Plan for the Diploma in Paralegal Studies
| COURSE # | NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
| LGS 100 | Introduction to the Legal Profession | 3 |
| LGS 107 | Contracts | 3 |
| CJS 200 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LGS 108 | Legal Research | 3 |
| LGS 204 | Real Property | 3 |
| LGS 206 | Business Organizations | 3 |
| LGS 208 | Legal Analysis & Writing | 3 |
| LGS 110 | Litigation and Trial Practice I | 3 |
| CORE TOTAL | 24 |
| COURSE # | NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
| LGS | Elective | 3 |
| OPEN | Elective | 3 |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 6 |
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