Paralegal Studies Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement

A certificate will be awarded to those possessing an Associate, Bachelor or higher degree or who will be completing a degree concurrently with the certificate requirements. Students may earn this certificate by completing the major courses with a B average or better. Prerequisite: entrance to the program is gained by successful completion of Law 11, Introduction to Legal Research.

Required Core: 21-22 units

• PARA 1 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3 units

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• LAW 4 - Legal Environment of Business 4 units

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• LAW 5 - Business Law 3 units

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• LAW 11 - Introduction to Legal Research 3 units
• LAW 16 - Civil Procedure 3 units
• LAW 17 - Legal Research and Writing 3 units
• LAW 19 - Introduction to Legal Technology 3 units
• LAW 20 - Paralegal Seminar 3 units

12-13 units from:

• LAW 12 - Probate Procedures 3 units
• LAW 13 - Family Law 3 units
• LAW 14 - Tort Law 3 units
• LAW 15 - Civil and Criminal Evidence 3 units
• LAW 18 - Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning 3 units
• LAW 95 - Cooperative Work Experience Education 2-4 units
• RE 12A - Legal Aspects of Real Estate 3 units

Total Units: 33-35

In-Residence Requirements