Paralegal Studies Minor

Minor Credit Hours: 21

Degree Requirements

1. Required Courses (15)

90-101	Introduction to Paralegal Studies	3
90-201	Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals	3
90-202	Law Office Management and Computer Use for Paralegals	3
90-301	Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing for Paralegals	3
90-302	Interviewing and Investigation for Paralegals	3

2. Choose two Paralegal Specialty Electives: (6)

Students taking the Paralegal minor must take at least 2 specialty electives.  90-401 Paralegal Capstone: Practicum is optional for the student taking the minor. However, students are encouraged to enroll in the Practicum because of its value in providing practical experience.  Students in the Practicum are directed by an onsite supervisor as well as a Lewis Practicum coordinator.

90-310	Torts and Personal Injury Law for Paralegals	3
90-312	Basic Contract Law for Paralegals	3
90-314	Wills, Trusts and Estates for Paralegals	3
90-316	Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals	3
90-318	Family Law for Paralegals	3
90-320	Sole Proprietorship, Corporations, and Partnerships for Paralegals	3
90-322	Commercial Law for Paralegals	3
90-324	Elder Law for Paralegals	3
90-326	Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals	3
90-328	Environmental Law for Paralegals	3
90-330	Immigration Law for Paralegals	3
90-332	Intellectual Property for Paralegals	3
90-334	Taxation for Paralegals	3
90-401	Paralegal Capstone: Practicum	3