Certificate in Paralegal Studies - Course Descriptions

PA200 Introduction to Law and Legal Ethics (2.4 CEU, 6 weeks)
Study of legal concepts and reasoning, including the history of legal institutions, common law, and equity.

PA210 Introduction to Legal Research (2.4 CEU, 6 weeks)
A hands-on study of the use of digests, case reports, statutory codes, and secondary sources.

PA220 Legal Writing (2.4 CEU, 6 weeks)
Learn drafting techniques for litigation, legal correspondence, research memoranda, and other documents.

PA230 Court Procedures and Litigation (2.4 CEU, 6 weeks)
Study the court system, including litigation, summons, complaints, service process, and discovery pleadings.

PA240 Real Estate (2.4 CEU, 6 weeks)
Learn the real estate process, including how property is held, the district registry system, leases, deeds, mortgages, closings, and records.

PA250 Wills, Probate, and Estate (2.4 CEU, 6 weeks)
Overview of probate procedures, including key documents and court forms in estate administration.

PA260 Commercial Law (2.4 CEU, 6 weeks)
Examine the law and its influence on commercial activities and philosophies, including contracts, the law of torts, credit, and bankruptcy.

PA270 Seminar in Law Office Technology (1.2 CEU, 3 weeks)
Use of today's technology and information systems in the management of the law office workflow.

*Instruction is practice-oriented and relates to those areas of the law in which legal assistance is most in demand.