Paralegal Certificate
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are designed for adults who are interested in learning a specific set of skills and gaining knowledge in a certain area, but may not want to earn a degree. Credits earned apply toward a Charter Oak associate or baccalaureate degree.
Student Learning OutcomesStudents who complete a certificate in Paralegal Studies should be able to:
Certificate programs are designed for adults who are interested in learning a specific set of skills and gaining knowledge in a certain area, but may not want to earn a degree. Credits earned apply toward a Charter Oak associate or baccalaureate degree.
Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certificate Program Requirements 1, 2
| Civil Procedures (PLG 105) | 3 credits |
| Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility (PLG 301) | 3 credits |
| Legal Research, Writing and Reasoning (PLG 210) 5 | 3 credits |
| Technology in Law (PLG 110) | 3 credits |
| SUBTOTAL | 12 credits |
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Elective Courses (12 Credits):
Student's choice of 4 electives (Areas of specialization) |
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| Bankruptcy Law (PLG 330) 6 | |
| Business Law (BUS 120) | |
| Criminal Law (PLG 211) | |
| Elder Law (PLG 311) | |
| Environmental Law (PLG 312) | |
| Family Law (PLG 320) | |
| Health Care Law (HCA 411) | |
| Insurance Law (PLG 412) 6 | |
| Intellectual Property (PLG 415) 6 | |
| Juvenile/Education Law (PLG 325) | |
| Wills, Probate and Administration (PLG 215) | |
| Public Administration Law (PUB 120) | |
| Real Estate Law (PLG 314) | |
| SUBTOTAL | 12 credits |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 24 credits |
Notes:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education is required in order to enroll in this certificate program; an official transcript must be submitted.
- A maximum of 12 credits can transferred into the certificate program with the exception of PLG 210: Legal Research, Writing and Reasoning.
- Core courses must be completed prior to or concurrently with any elective courses.
- All courses are conducted in an 8-week accelerated format using Blackboard. Not all courses are available each term or semester.
- PLG 210: Legal Research, Writing and Reasoning must be taken at Charter Oak State College.
- Course scheduled for spring 2009 development.
- Articulate the role of a paraprofessional in various settings.
- Understand, apply and adhere to ethical and professional practices within the scope of their position.
- Communicate effectively orally and through writing.
- Use technology - software and hardware, required of the industry and for communication (i.e., Legal Technology Certificate).
- Understand the doctrines of the Attorney/client privilege and apply that to legal review.
- Explain the state and federal court structures and the role of the paralegal's law firm or corporate legal department within that structure.
- Conduct legal research effectively.
- Explain the different kinds of law.
- Demonstrate practical applications required of paralegals demonstrate basic skills of management demonstrate the ability to work in teams.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diversity and its importance in the workplace and in the law.
Grades of C or higher must be earned in each certificate course.
Download Charter Oak's Certificate Application as a .pdf.
To register for courses, go to Course Search & Registration and search under the subject "Paralegal Studies".