Associate of Science in
Paralegal Studies
Program Description
Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
The Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies program offers students the opportunity to study legal principles at a depth that will give them a competitive edge in the paralegal field and advance their careers. Upon completion of this associate degree program, students can be eligible to sit for the National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA) Certificate exam. Our online programs are accessible and practical, focusing on solving real-world problems. Paralegal students of both programs are given a student-account with Westlaw and our online classes will help you become efficient in online legal research.
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program, students will have acquired the knowledge and skills to:
- Apply concepts from a wide variety of legal disciplines, as well as other disciplines such as business, mathematics, and psychology, to their assigned tasks in a law firm or corporate environment.
- Perform advanced legal research and writing tasks using online and in-person library resources for a wide variety of legal problems.
- Prepare and write legal memoranda, motions, and other court documents for review by an attorney.
- Draft interoffice memoranda for the purpose of advising or informing supervising attorneys.
- Edit and refine previously prepared legal documents to accommodate changes in circumstances and changes in law.
- Exhibit proficiency in writing letters, memoranda, and other communications in a corporate or law firm environment.
- Take the CLA/CP exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Program Plan for Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
COURSE | NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
LGS 100 | Introduction to the Legal Profession | 3 |
LGS 107 | Contracts | 3 |
LGS 103 | Criminal Law | 3 |
LGS 108 | Legal Research | 3 |
LGS 204 | Real Property | 3 |
LGS 206 | Business Organizations | 3 |
LGS 208 | Legal Analysis & Writing | 3 |
LGS 110 | Litigation and Trial Practice I | 3 |
LGS 200 | Administrative Law | 3 |
LGS 210 | Litigation and Trial Practice II | 3 |
CORE TOTAL | 30 |
COURSE | NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
HIST 160 | American History I | 3 |
CMP 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
ENG 160 | English Composition I | 3 |
MAT 140 | College Algebra | 3 |
GENERAL ED TOTAL | 15 |
Students select from FIVE (5) elective courses to complete this category.
COURSE | NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
LGS 102 | Family Law | 3 |
LGS 105 | Law Office Technology | 3 |
LGS 106 | Wills, Trusts and Estates | 3 |
LGS 201 | Immigration Law | 3 |
LGS 202 | Environmental Law | 3 |
LGS 203 | Intellectual Property | 3 |
LGS 205 | Social Security Disability | 3 |
LGS 207 | Bankruptcy | 3 |
LGS 304 | Survey of the Legal Profession | 3 |
LGS 305 | Employment Law | 3 |
LGS 308 | Communication Law | 3 |
LGS 310 | Education Law | 3 |
ELECTIVE TOTAL | 15 |
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