Major Code
562A
Paralegals play an integral role in assisting lawyers and their clients with a variety of tasks including conducting research and preparing legal documents for hearings or trials to being involved in courts, law firms and government agencies.
The certificate program focuses on the essential competencies required in the paralegal profession. Research, writing, technology and legal principals across a variety of areas of law will be emphasized.
This certificate is intended for a student who already earned an A.A. or A.S. degree from an accredited educational institution.
Career Ready Pathway (9 Months)
Guided pathways are recommended course sequences for earning a certificate or degree. Waubonsee’s academic and career advising and counseling professionals are available to guide students on their path to graduate.
Certificate Requirements
PLG100 Intro to the Paralegal Profession
PLG105 Civil Litigation I
PLG106 Civil Litigation II
PLG110 Legal Research and Writing I
PLG115 Legal Technology
PLG200 Prof. Responsibility/Legal Ethics
PLG210 Legal Research and Writing II
PLG235 Criminal Law for the Paralegal
Additional Certificate Requirements (choose 2 courses)
PLG205 Environmental Law
PLG215 Immigration Law
PLG220 Real Estate Law
PLG225 Family Law
PLG230 Tort, Injury, and Insurance Law
ITS299 Internship
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