This ABA-approved Minor/Certificate in Legal Studies provides you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be successful in the paralegal profession. You will learn the theory behind laws and how they are made.
In the Minor/Certificate in Legal Studies program, you’ll analyze legal problems, conduct research and write a properly formatted legal memo and other correspondence. You will hone your written and oral communication skills and be able to present a coherent, well-supported legal argument.
The minor is planned and taught by lawyers to provide students with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of the legal system. A combination of class work and real-world experience prepares legal studies certificate students for a broad range of professional opportunities.
A total of 21 credits are required for completion of the minor/certificate:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | 15 | |
| Introduction to the American Legal System | ||
| Legal Reasoning, Research and Writing I | ||
| Legal Reasoning, Research and Writing II | ||
| Civil Procedures | ||
| Legal Internship Seminar | ||
| Legal Studies Electives (choose two from electives approved as Legal Practice. Other courses cannot be substituted.) | 6 | |
| Family Law | ||
| Wills, Probate and Estate Administration | ||
| Land Transfer and Closing Procedures | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| Law of Business Entities | ||
| Intellectual Property | ||
| Environmental Law (ENV 355) | ||
| Mediation | ||
| Negotiation | ||
| 1 | Students must earn a grade of C or better in all 200 level or above required courses in the Legal Studies Minor/Certificate to move to the next required course. |
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