Paralegal Technology
The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks, and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal /legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law.
Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Required courses also include subjects such as English, mathematics, and computer utilization.
Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations.
Associate in Applied Science Program
General Education Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COS 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| Stuff | Humanities/Fine Art Elective | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 140A | Survey of Math Lab | 1 |
| Stuff | Social/Behavioral Sci.Elc. | 3 |
Major Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEX 110 | Intro. to Paralegal Study | 2 |
| LEX 120 | Legal Research/Writing I | 3 |
| LEX 130 | Civil Injuries | 3 |
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I | 3 |
| LEX 210 | Real Property I | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 |
| LEX 250 | Wills Estates & Trust | 3 |
Other Major Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEX 121 | Legal Research Writing II | 3 |
| LEX 151 | Commercial Law II | 3 |
| LEX 160 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| LEX 170 | Administrative Law | 2 |
| LEX 211 | Property II | 3 |
| LEX 260 | Bankruptcy & Collections | 3 |
| LEX 270 | Law Office Mgt. & Tech. | 2 |
| LEX 214 | Investigation & Trial Prep. | 3 |
| COE 111(PA) | Coop. Work Experience | 1 |
| COE 115(PA) | Coop. Work Experience Sem. | 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| LEX 287 | CLA Review Seminar | 2 |
| LEX 271 | Law Office Writing | 2 |
| LEX 280 | Ethics and Professionalism | 2 |
Other Required Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEX 289 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
Total Credits: ...................................................75
Recommended Course Sequence (Day Classes)
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I |
Fall Semester II |
Spring Semester II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 ENG 111 LEX 110 LEX 130 LEX 150 MAT 140 MAT 140A |
COE 111(PA) LEX 120 LEX 140 LEX 151 LEX 160 Social/Behave Science Elect |
CJC 231 LEX 121 LEX 170 LEX 271 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elect LEX 210 LEX 214 LEX 240 LEX 260 LEX 270 |
COE 115(PA) COM 231 LEX 211 LEX 250 LEX 280 LEX 287 |
Recommended Course Sequence (Night Classes):
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I |
Fall Semester II |
Spring Semester II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 LEX 110 |
LEX 130 LEX 150 |
CIS 110 MAT 140 MAT 140A |
LEX 120 LEX 140 LEX 151 |
LEX 160 Social/Behave Science Elect |
| Summer Semester II |
Fall Semester III |
Spring Semester III |
Summer Semester III |
Fall Semester IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elect LEX 280 LEX 250 |
LEX 121 LEX 170 |
LEX 271 CJC 231 |
LEX 240 LEX 260 |
LEX 210 LEX 270 |
| Spring Semester IV |
Summer Semester IV |
Fall Semester V |
- | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 231 LEX 211 |
LEX 214 LEX 287 |
COE 111(PA) COE 115(PA) |
- | - |
*A new first year class will commence in the Fall Semester of each odd numbered year.
Diploma Program
General Education Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Survey of Math | 3 |
| MAT 140A | Survey of Math Lab | 1 |
| LEX 110 | Intro.to Paralegal Studies | 2 |
| LEX 120 | Legal Research & Writing I | 3 |
| LEX 130 | Civil Injuries | 3 |
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I | 3 |
| LEX 160 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| LEX 210 | Real Property I | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 |
| LEX 250 | Wills, Estate & Trust | 3 |
| LEX 260 | Bankruptcy & Collections | 3 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
Total Credits ....................................................39
Recommended Course Sequence:
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I |
|---|---|---|
| LEX 110 LEX 130 LEX 160 LEX 150 LEX 210 |
LEX 120 LEX 140 LEX 240 LEX 250 LEX 260 |
CJC 231 COM 231 MAT 140 MAT 140A |
Civil Litigation Track Certificate Program
General Education Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEX 130 | Civil Injuries | 3 |
| LEX 140 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I | 3 |
| LEX 214 | Investigation and Trial Prep. | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 |
| LEX 250 | Wills, Estate & Trust | 3 |
Total Credits ....................................................18
Recommended Course Sequence
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I |
|---|---|---|
| LEX150 LEX 214 |
LEX 130 LEX 240 |
LEX 140 LEX 250 |
Real Property Track Certificate Program
General Education Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEX 150 | Commercial Law I | 3 |
| LEX 210 | Real Property I | 3 |
| LEX 211 | Real Property II | 3 |
| LEX 240 | Family Law | 3 |
| LEX 250 | Wills, Estate & Trust | 3 |
| LEX 260 | Bankruptcy and Collections | 3 |
Total Credits ....................................................18
Recommended Course Sequence:
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I |
|---|---|---|
| LEX 150 LEX 260 |
LEX 210 LEX 240 |
LEX 211 LEX 250 |
