Curriculum
The Corporate Practice Certificate in Paralegal Studies requires the successful completion of 11 courses (22 semester hours).
All Certificates: Paralegal Core (10 credits)
- 331 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
- 332 Legal Research & Writing I
- 333 Legal Research & Writing II
- 335 Legal Ethics
- 345 Law Office Computer Applications
Corporate Practice Core (8 credits)
- 362 Business Organizations
- 363 Contract Administration & Analysis
- 339 Secured Transactions & Bankruptcy
- 366 Litigation for Corporate Paralegals
Elective Courses (4 credits)
10–11. Choose two of the following courses:
- PLST 334: Legal Analysis: Practical Applications
- PLST 343 Real Estate Transactions I
- PLST 344 Real Estate Transactions II
- PLST 346 Advanced Litigation Technology
- PLST 348 Advanced Online Research Skills
- PLST 349 Torts
- PLST 350 Medical Malpractice
- PLST 351 Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Secrets
- PLST 352 Intellectual Property: Trademarks & Copyrights
- PLST 353 Securities Regulation
- PLST 355 Estates, Trusts & Wills
- PLST 357 Family Law
- PLST 358 Criminal Law & Litigation
- PLST 359 Environmental Law
- PLST 360 Employment Law
- PLST 361 Immigration Law
- PLST 368 Corporate Compliance Topics
- PLST 398 Internship
- Or any other course for which the student qualifies
