Paralegal Studies Certificate
Purpose
The Certificate in Paralegal Studies includes theoretical courses but primarily focuses on practical information and skills needed to enhance one’s ability to serve as a legal assistant. Accordingly, most of the courses are taught by instructors with actual experience in the legal profession.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in legal research and writing skills as required in the legal field.
- Evaluate legal issues from a distinctively Christian worldview as well as understand and apply ethics as it relates to paralegal studies.
- Immigration Law
- Bankruptcy
- Criminal Prosecution
- Criminal Defense
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Defense
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Transactions
- Real Estate Transactions
- Court Clerk
- Judicial Assistant
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.