Paralegal Diploma

Program Overview

This paralegal program provides a comprehensive foundation in legal principles and procedures, covering areas such as torts, criminal law, contracts, and real property. Taught by experienced lawyers and paralegals, the program prepares students for careers in various legal settings, including law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. The program includes a practicum component to provide hands-on experience in a legal environment.

Program Outline

Outline:

• First Term (18.00 credits):
• LAW 101: Introduction to Law (3.00 credits)
• LAW 110: Legal Analysis (3.00 credits)
• LAW 115: Legal Document Processing (3.00 credits)
• LAW 200: Torts I (3.00 credits)
• LAW 210: Legal Research (3.00 credits)
• LAW 220: Litigation Procedures I (3.00 credits)
• Second Term (15.00 credits):
• LAW 130: Criminal Law (3.00 credits)
• LAW 140: Family Law and Procedures (3.00 credits)
• LAW 201: Torts II (3.00 credits)
• LAW 230: Evidence (3.00 credits)
• LAW 240: Estates and Procedures (3.00 credits)
• Third Term (16.50 credits):
• LAW 300: Contracts I (3.00 credits)
• LAW 310: Legal Drafting (3.00 credits)
• LAW 315: Legal Interviewing (3.00 credits)
• LAW 400: Insurance Law I (3.00 credits)
• LAW 440: Real Property (3.00 credits)
• LAW 442: Conveyancing Procedures (1.50 credits)
• Fourth Term (19.50 credits):
• LAW 301: Contracts II (3.00 credits)
• LAW 340: Company Law (3.00 credits)
• LAW 342: Corporate Procedures (1.50 credits)
• LAW 420: Litigation Procedures II (3.00 credits)
• LAW 425: Law Office Procedures (1.50 credits)

Teaching:

• Instructors are experienced lawyers and paralegals with years of expertise across the legal field.
• Classes are taught in several distinct areas of practice.

Careers:

• Corporate legal departments
• Government agencies
• Law firms
• Multi-disciplinary paralegal practices
• Non-profit organizations