Paralegal Studies / Minor

Minor Credit Hours: 21

 

Minor Requirements

Minor: PRLG

1. Required Courses (15)

PRLG-10100	Introduction to Paralegal Studies	3
PRLG-20100	Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals	3
PRLG-20200	Law Office Management and Computer Use for Paralegals	3
PRLG-30100	Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals	3
PRLG-30200	Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals	3

2. Choose two Paralegal Specialty Electives: (6)

Students taking the Paralegal minor must take either 2 specialty electives or 1 specialty elective and PRLG 40100 Paralegal Capstone: Practicum. Students are encouraged to enroll in the Practicum because of its value in providing practical experience. Students in the Practicum are directed by an onsite supervisor as well as a Lewis Practicum coordinator.

PRLG-31000	Torts and Personal Injury Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-31200	Basic Contract Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-31400	Wills, Trusts and Estates for Paralegals	3
PRLG-31600	Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-31800	Family Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-32000	Sole Proprietorship, Corporations, and Partnerships for Paralegals	3
PRLG-32200	Commercial Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-32400	Elder Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-32600	Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-32800	Environmental Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-33000	Immigration Law for Paralegals	3
PRLG-33200	Intellectual Property for Paralegals	3
PRLG-33400	Taxation for Paralegals	3
PRLG-40100	Paralegal Capstone: Practicum	3