Paralegal Studies Certificate Completion Plan


PROGRAM INFORMATION: The paralegal studies certificate is designed to enable a person, working under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney, to assist a sole practitioner or a law firm with the performance of duties requiring knowledge of substantive and procedural law. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to the student upon successful completion of this one-year program.

The program curriculum is designed to help provide students with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes they need to become competent and ethical professional paralegals.

Freshman Year - Fall

COURSE SECTION

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

LGLA 1313

Introduction to Paralegal Studies

3

LGLA 1355

Family Law

3

LGLA 1311

Introduction to Law

3

LGLA 1345

Civil Litigation

3

LGLA 1353

Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration

3

LGLA 1301

Legal Research and Writing

3

Fall Total Credit Hours

  

18



Freshman Year - Spring

LGLA 2388: Capstone must be taken in the last semester.

COURSE SECTION

COURSE TITLE

CREDIT HOURS

LGLA 2335

Advanced Civil Litigation

3

LGLA 2388

or

LGLA 2307

Practicum

or

Law Office Management

3

LGLA 2313

Criminal Law and Procedure

3

LGLA 2309

Real Property

3

LGLA 2303

Torts and Personal Injury Law

3

Spring Total Credit Hours

  

15

Program Total Credit Hours

  

33

 

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.