Paralegal Studies, Advanced Technical Certificate

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

To enter the advanced technical certificate program the student must have earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a degree other than Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Education.

First Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
LGLA 1307	Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions	3
LGLA 1317	Law Office Technology	3
LGLA 1401	Legal Research and Writing	4
LGLA 1345	Civil Litigation	3
Elective	LGLA Elective	3

Second Semester

Course Code	Course Name	Semester Hours
LGLA 2305	Interviewing and Investigating	3
LGLA 2307	Law Office Management	3
LGLA 2333	Advanced Legal Document Preparation	3
LGLA 2266	Practicum - Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Capstone)	2
Elective	LGLA Elective	3

Total Semester Hours for Certificate: 30

Approved Course Options

Elective Name	Elective Occurrence	Elective Options
LGLA Elective	First Semester, Second Semester	LGLA 1341, LGLA 1353, LGLA 1355, LGLA 2309, LGLA 2313

Additional Information

LGLA 2266 requires the intern to work a minimum of 224 hours during the 16 week semester (approximately three and a half months long).

The student will select a minimum of two LGLA electives for the advanced certificate program.

The program does not qualify a graduate to take a State Bar Exam, represent clients in court, give legal advice or provide independent legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.