Paralegal Studies - PA1, Certificate of Completion

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Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree or junior standing in a baccalaureate degree program with a minimum of 18 semester hours of general education classes completed.

First Semester

LGLA 1301 - Legal Research and Writing Credits: 3 *
LGLA 1307 - Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions Credits: 3
LGLA 1355 - Family Law Credits: 3 *
LGLA 1219 - Paralegal Ethics Credits: 2

Total: 11 SCH

Second Semester

LGLA 1345 - Civil Litigation Credits: 3 *
LGLA 1351 - Contracts Credits: 3
LGLA 1353 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration Credits: 3 *
LGLA - Elective Credits: 3

Total: 12 SCH

Third Semester

LGLA 2303 - Torts and Personal Injury Law Credits: 3
LGLA 2309 - Real Property Credits: 3
LGLA 2333 - Advanced Legal Document Preparation Credits: 3 © * ►

Total: 9 SCH

Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate = 32

*Legal specialty course.

► Students should plan to take the capstone course in their last semester and should speak with their advisor prior to registering for the final semester.

♦ Core curriculum course.

NOTE: Paralegal Studies Program

The Paralegal Studies Program, in compliance with Guidelines of the American Bar Association, requires students to complete 18 semester credit hours of legal specialty courses, as defined by the ABA, at Lee College.