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Paralegal Studies

LEGAL-CT

Dr. Susan Demers, Dean, (727) 791-2501

SPC's post baccalaureate certificate program is designed to add paralegal skills and knowledge to a college graduate's existing excellent critical thinking, communication and computer skills.  This ABA approved program option includes a review course to prepare a certificate holder to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants.

Job Related Opportunites
  • Paralegal within private law firms, governmental entities, or corporate legal offices.

The Paralegal studies courses identitifed in this certificate program will meet the educational requirement for the Certified Legal Assisting Examination administered nationwide by the National Association of Legal Assistants.

Prerequisites:
  • Applicants must have graduated with at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Applicants must have a 2.0 overall grade point average.
  • Applicants must meet the College's Computer/Information Literacy Competency Requirement.

APPROVED REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH CATALOG YEAR 20081 (0400) OR LATER
~ REFER TO CURRICULUM FILES FOR PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR REQUIREMENTS ~


REQUIRED COURSES - Grade of C or higher required
PLA 1003 - INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM 3
PLA 1361 - TECHNIQUES OF INTERVIEW AND INVESTIGATION 3
PLA 1763 - LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
PLA 1104 - LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING 3
PLA 2114 - ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH 3
PLA 2203 - CIVIL LITIGATION I 3
PLA 3700 - SEMINAR IN PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 3
PLA 4944 - PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE CAPSTONE 3

TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS

24

C&I 6/24/08 ~ BOT 8/19/08