This program is designed to offer post-secondary training to prepare students to assist lawyers in legal research, legal writing, information gathering, and drafting legal documents. This one-year certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in law offices, corporations and government. The credits acquired in this program are applicable toward an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies.
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Concentration |
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GER |
COMMUNICATION |
(6 cr.) |
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ENGL101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
ENGL201 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
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GER |
HUMANITIES |
(3 cr.) |
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PSYC105 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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SOCA215 |
Perspective on Rate, Gender, Class |
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& Culture |
3 |
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REQ
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REQUIRED COURSES |
(26 cr.) |
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BUSA205 |
Business Law I |
3 |
BUSA206 |
Business Law II |
3 |
LEGA100 |
Intro. to the American Legal System |
3 |
LEGA103 |
New Jersey Practice |
3 |
LEGA105 |
Legal Research & Writing I |
3 |
LEGA106 |
Civil Litigation |
3 |
LEGA110 |
Estates & Trusts |
3 |
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LEGA115 |
Real Estate Transactions |
3 |
LEGA120 |
Family Law |
3 |
LEGA280 |
Paralegal Internship |
2 |
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Total Degree Credits: |
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35 |
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NOTE: Student must show proficiency in Math Basic Skills.
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