Academic Catalog

Paralegal Studies / Minor

Program: PRLG

Minor Credit Hours: 21

Minor Requirements

Required Courses
PRLG 10100Introduction to Paralegal Studies3
PRLG 20100Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals3
PRLG 20200Law Office Management and Computer Use for Paralegals3
PRLG 30100Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals3
PRLG 30200Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals3
Paralegal Specialty Electives
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.6
Torts and Personal Injury Law for Paralegals
Basic Contract Law for Paralegals
Wills, Trusts and Estates for Paralegals
Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals
Family Law for Paralegals
Sole Proprietorship, Corporations, and Partnerships for Paralegals
Commercial Law for Paralegals
Elder Law for Paralegals
Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals
Environmental Law for Paralegals
Immigration Law for Paralegals
Intellectual Property for Paralegals
Taxation for Paralegals
Paralegal Capstone: Practicum
Total Hours21