Paralegal Studies / Minor

Minor Credit Hours: 21

Degree Requirements

Minor: PRLG

1. Required Courses (15)

PRLG-10100Introduction to Paralegal Studies

3

PRLG-20100Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals

3

PRLG-20200Law Office Management and Computer Use for Paralegals

3

PRLG-30100Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals

3

PRLG-30200Interviewing 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-31000Torts and Personal Injury Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-31200Basic Contract Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-31400Wills, Trusts and Estates for Paralegals

3

PRLG-31600Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-31800Family Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-32000Sole Proprietorship, Corporations, and Partnerships for Paralegals

3

PRLG-32200Commercial Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-32400Elder Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-32600Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-32800Environmental Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-33000Immigration Law for Paralegals

3

PRLG-33200Intellectual Property for Paralegals

3

PRLG-33400Taxation for Paralegals

3

PRLG-40100Paralegal Capstone: Practicum

3