Legal Studies (Certificate)

CIP 22.0302
Degree: Certificate
Program Code: 261-01
Program Length: 1 year - 3 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 37
Distance Learning Option Available

Program Advisor
Dr. Janet Rowell
276.964.7213
Davis Hall Room 232

Purpose: The Legal Studies Certificate program is designed to prepare individuals with the skills and knowledge of the law and legal issues needed to work in various careers. These careers include legal assistant, paralegal, and other law related professions.

Occupational Objectives: The preparation of pre-service and/or in-service personnel for positions such as legal assistant, paralegal, and other law related professions.

Curriculum Admission Requirements: Students are required to meet the general admission requirements of the College. Entry into the Legal Studies Program requires proficiency in high school English. Students with an English deficiency must successfully complete the appropriate developmental English course (s) before they will be permitted to enroll in any LGL subject.

First Semester

SDV 100: College Success Skills 1 credit
ITE 115: Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credit
LGL 127: Legal Research and Writing 3 credit
PSY 120: Human Relations 3 credit
LGL 130: Law Office Administration and Management 3 credit
LGL 110: Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant 3 credit
BUS 241: Business Law I 3 credit

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 19
Lab Hours: 0
Course Credits: 19

Second Semester

ENG 111: College Composition I 3 credit
LGL 225: Estate Planning and Probate 3 credit
LGL 230: Legal Transactions 3 credit
LGL 117: Family Law 3 credit
LGL 217: Trial Practice and the Law of Evidence 3 credit
LGL 190: Coordinated Internship 3 credit

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 18
Lab Hours: 0
Course Credits: 18

Total Minimum Credits: 37

*Students who plan to complete the Legal Studies certificate and the AA&S in Business Administration for transfer should complete an Approved Elective rather than ITE 115 and BUS 241 . Approved Elective List: ACC 220: Accounting for Small Business , LGL 126 Legal Writing, LGL 218: Criminal Law , ADJ 131: Legal Evidence , LGL 125 Legal Research, LGL226 Real Estate Abstracting, BUS 242: Business Law II , LGL 150: Law and Mediation , ENV 227: Environmental Law

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Legal Studies (Certificate)

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Total Minimum Credits: 37