AA Degree Recommended Plan

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE 

PARALEGAL MAJOR  

RECOMMENDED TWO YEAR PLAN FOR PARALEGAL COURSES

(FOR STUDENTS SEEKING AN A.A. DEGREE) 

Year 1 First Semester 

Course  Units
LAW 56* Introduction to Computerized Legal Software  3 Units
LAW 100* Introduction to California Civil Procedure  3 Units
LAW 101 Introduction to Law  3 Units
LAW 111 Business Law  3 Units
GENERAL EDUCATION**  3 Units
Total 15 Units

 Year 1 Second Semester 

Course  Units
LAW 102* Advanced California Civil Procedure (Prerequisite: LAW 100)  3 Units
LAW 103* Legal Research  3 Units
LAW 120* Legal Ethics 3 Units
ELECTIVES  3 Units
GENERAL EDUCATION**  3 Units
TOTAL  15 Units

Year 2 First Semester 

Course Units
LEGAL SPECIALTY* (from Section “B” with an asterisk) 3 Units
LEGAL SPECIALTY* (from Section “B” with an asterisk) 3 Units
ELECTIVES 3 Units
GENERAL EDUCATION**  3 Units
GENERAL EDUCATION**  3 Units
Total 15 Units

Year 2 Second Semester 

Course Units
GENERAL EDUCATION** 3 Units
GENERAL EDUCATION** 3 Units
LAW 290*   Capstone Course  1 Unit
LEGAL ELECTIVE  (Any course in Section “B”)  3 Units
LEGAL ELECTIVE  (Any course in Section “B”)  2 Units
ELECTIVES 3 Units
Total 15 Units

 

  • All Legal Specialty course are marked with an asterisk (*).  See LAW (Paralegal) Department Program Requirements page for further information.
  • **Results of Assessment test will determine General Education requirements, if applicable.
  • If you take less than a full load, it is strongly suggested you take LAW 56 either before or concurrently with LAW 100.
  • Occupational Work Experience [LAW 171 through LAW 174] can be taken up to 4 units per semester or for a total of 16 units.
  • Occupational Work Experience [LAW 171 through LAW 174] can be taken up to 4 units per semester or for a total of 16 units.
  • Our Program Is Approved By The American Bar Association.