A QUICK INTRO
The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law.
WHAT YOU STUDY
Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Required courses also include subjects such as English, Mathematics, and computer utilization.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations.
WHAT YOU CAN EARN
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COURSE INFORMATION
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FALL SEMESTER 1
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| ACA | 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| CIS | 110 | Intro to Computers | 3 |
| ENG | 111 | Writing & Inquiry | 3 |
| LEX | 110 | Intro to Paralegal Study | 2 |
| LEX | 271 | Law Office Writing | 2 |
| MAT | 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Totals | 14 |
SPRING SEMESTER 1
| ENG | 114 | Pro. Research & Reporting | 3 |
| LEX | 120 | Legal Research/Writing I | 3 |
| LEX | 280 | Ethics & Professionalism | 2 |
| OST | 136 | Word Processing | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | |||
| POL | 120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY | 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Totals | 14 | ||
SUMMER SEMESTER
| LEX | 150 | Commercial Law I | 3 |
| LEX | 160 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| LEX | 288 | Elder Law | 3 |
| WBL | 111 | Work Based Learning | 1 |
| Totals | 10 |
FALL SEMESTER 2
| LEX | 130 | Civil Injuries | 3 |
| LEX | 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX | 210 | Real Property I | 3 |
| LEX | 250 | Wills, Estates, & Trusts | 3 |
| OST | 286 | Professional Development | 3 |
| Totals | 15 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2
| ACC | 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 | ||||
| LEX | 141 | Civil Litigation II | 3 | ||||
| LEX | 240 | Family Law | 3 | ||||
| LEX | 270 | Law Office Management/Technology | 2 | ||||
| Choose one of the following: | |||||||
| HUM | 110 | Technology & Society | 3 | ||||
| HUM | 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | ||||
| Totals | 15 | ||||||
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FALL SEMESTER 1
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| LEX | 110 | Intro to Paralegal Study | 2 |
| LEX | 130 | Civil Injuries (Torts)* | 3 |
| LEX | 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX | 210 | Real Property I* | 3 |
| LEX | 250 | Wills, Estates & Trusts* | 3 |
| Totals | 5-11 |
SPRING SEMESTER 1
| LEX | 120 | Legal Research/Writing I | 3 |
| LEX | 141 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
| LEX | 240 | Family Law* | 3 |
| LEX | 270 | Law Office Management | 2 |
| LEX | 280 | Ethics & Professionalism | 2 |
| Totals | 7-13 |
SUMMER SEMESTER
| LEX | 150 | Commercial Law I* | 3 |
| LEX | 160 | Criminal Law & Procedure* | 3 |
| LEX | 288 | Elder Law* | 3 |
| Totals | 0-6 |
*Elective courses - must take 2 electives.
