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.