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

24

PLG100 Intro to the Paralegal Profession

3

PLG105 Civil Litigation I

3

PLG106 Civil Litigation II

3

PLG110 Legal Research and Writing I

3

PLG115 Legal Technology

3

PLG200 Prof. Responsibility/Legal Ethics

3

PLG210 Legal Research and Writing II

3

PLG235 Criminal Law for the Paralegal

3

Additional Certificate Requirements (choose 2 courses)

6

PLG205 Environmental Law

3

PLG215 Immigration Law

3

PLG220 Real Estate Law

3

PLG225 Family Law

3

PLG230 Tort, Injury, and Insurance Law

3

ITS299 Internship

3

Program Total

30