Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
First Semester
| LGLA 1317 | Law Office Technology | 3 |
| HRPO 1311 | Human Relations | 3 |
| LGLA 1307 | Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Core | American History, Government/Political Science OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| LGLA 1401 | Legal Research and Writing | 4 |
| LGLA 1341 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| | OR | |
| LGLA 1353 | Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration | 3 |
| | OR | |
| LGLA 2309 | Real Property | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Core | Communications (SPCH) Core Elective | 3 |
| Core | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| LGLA 1345 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| LGLA 1355 | Family Law | 3 |
| LGLA 2305 | Interviewing and Investigating | 3 |
| Elective | LGLA Elective or Approved Core Elective | 3 |
| Core | Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| LGLA 2307 | Law Office Management | 3 |
| LGLA 2313 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| LGLA 2333 | Advanced Legal Document Preparation | 3 |
| Elective | LGLA Elective or Approved Core Elective | 3 |
| LGLA 2266 | Practicum - Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Capstone) | 2 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60
Additional Information
Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.
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.
American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program.