Paralegal Studies / Minor

Minor Credit Hours: 21

Degree Requirements

1. Required Courses (15)

90-101	Introduction to Paralegal Studies	3
90-201	Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals	3
90-202	Law Office Management and Computer Use for Paralegals	3
90-301	Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals	3
90-302	Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals	3

2. Choose two Paralegal Specialty Electives: (6)

Students taking the Paralegal minor must take either two specialty electives or one specialty elective and 90-401 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.

90-310	Torts and Personal Injury Law for Paralegals	3
90-312	Basic Contract Law for Paralegals	3
90-314	Wills, Trusts and Estates for Paralegals	3
90-316	Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals	3
90-318	Family Law for Paralegals	3
90-320	Sole Proprietorship, Corporations, and Partnerships for Paralegals	3
90-322	Commercial Law for Paralegals	3
90-324	Elder Law for Paralegals	3
90-326	Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals	3
90-328	Environmental Law for Paralegals	3
90-330	Immigration Law for Paralegals	3
90-332	Intellectual Property for Paralegals	3
90-334	Taxation for Paralegals	3
90-401	Paralegal Capstone: Practicum	3