Paralegal Studies, A.S.

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Program Code: 0170

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as paralegals, legal assistants, and related positions, such as title examiners. Paralegals assist lawyers by conducting investigations, researching legal issues, drafting legal documents, interviewing clients, assisting in trials and other legal proceedings, and managing law office operations. Students who complete the program will be eligible to sit for the certified paralegal (CP) exam administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).

The Paralegal Studies degree program is offered fully online.

For additional information, visit our website at SJRstate.edu/criminaljustice or call (904) 808-7490.

General Education Courses:

ENC 1101 - Composition I Credits: 3 +
ENC 1102 - Composition II Credits: 3 +
General Education Core Humanities Credits: 3 + *
General Education Core Mathematics Credits: 3 *
General Education Core Natural Science Credits: 3 *

Choose one of the following Social Science courses:

AMH 2010 - United States History to 1877 Credits: 3
OR
AMH 2020 - United States History since 1877 Credits: 3
OR
POS 1041 - United States Federal Government Credits: 3

Degree Specific Courses:

BUL 1241 - Business Law I Credits: 3
CGS 1100 - Microcomputer Application Software Credits: 3
PLA 1003 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies Credits: 3
PLA 1104 - Legal Research and Writing I Credits: 3 +
PLA 1303 - Criminal Law and Procedure Credits: 3 +
PLA 1421 - Contract Law Credits: 4 +
PLA 2114 - Legal Research and Writing II Credits: 3 +
PLA 2200 - Litigation Credits: 3 +
PLA 2273 - Tort Law Credits: 3
PLA 2590 - Artificial Intelligence and the Law Credits: 3
PLA 2600 - Wills, Trusts, and Estates Credits: 3
PLA 2610 - Real Estate Law Credits: 3
PLA 2763 - Law Office Management Credits: 3 +
PLA 2800 - Family Law Credits: 3
PLA 2880 - Constitutional Law Credits: 3

Required Total Credit Hours: 64

* Refer to A.S. degree general education core requirements .
+ Qualifying placement score or prerequisite course may be required. See course descriptions in catalog.

Note: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Florida prohibits the practice of law by non-lawyers.