PARALEGAL
El Centro only
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
(Students pursuing this AAS program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)
Degree Plan Code: AAS.PARALEGAL
The Paralegal Program is an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree program designed to prepare the student to function as a technically qualified assistant to the lawyer. Legal assistants (also called paralegals) typically work in law firms, governmental agencies, and corporations. The program does not qualify a graduate to take a Bar exam, represent clients in court, or give legal advice.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| LGLA 1345 |
Civil Litigation |
3 |
| LGLA 1351 |
Contracts |
3 |
| LGLA 1353 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration |
3 |
| GOVT 2301 |
American Government |
3 |
| +Elective |
Paralegal Elective |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
18 |
SEMESTER IV
| LGLA 2303 |
Torts and Personal Injury Law |
3 |
| LGLA 2307 |
Law Office Management |
3 |
| LGLA 2331 |
Advanced Legal Research and Writing |
3 |
| +Elective |
Paralegal Elective |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
|
|
15 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
64 |
+Paralegal Electives-- Six hours must be selected from the following:
| LGLA 1266 |
Practicum-Paralegal/Legal Assistant |
2 |
| LGLA 1343 |
Bankruptcy |
3 |
| LGLA 1380 |
Cooperative Education - Paralegal/Legal Assistant |
3 |
| LGLA 2266 |
Practicum - Paralegal/Legal Assistant |
2 |
| LGLA 2267 |
Practicum-Paralegal/Legal Assistant |
2 |
| LGLA 2313 |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
3 |
| LGLA 2335 |
Advanced Civil Litigation |
3 |
| LGLA 2380 |
Cooperative Education - Paralegal/Legal Assistant |
3 |
NOTE: In order to meet the Paralegal Elective requirements for this degree, the student may select two 3 SCH courses or three
2 SCH Practica to complete this requirement over two semesters. Thus, a student will complete either 3 SCH each semester, or 4 SCH in one semester and 2 SCH in another semester.
| ++Humanities/Fine Arts Electives - Three hours must be selected from the following: |
| ARTS 1301 |
Art Appreciation |
3 |
| DRAM 1310 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| ENGL |
(2000 Level Literature Course) |
3 |
| HUMA 1301 |
Introduction to the Humanities |
3 |
| MUSI 1306 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
| PHIL 1301 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| +++Social/Behavioral Science Electives - Three hours must be selected from the following: |
| HIST 1301 |
History of the United States |
3 |
| PSYC 2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| SOCI 1301 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
