| Paralegal Studies Associate in Science Degree |
| The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Curriculum leads to the Associate in Science Degree and/or employment in a paraprofessional capacity as an assistant to an attorney in private practice, in a governmental agency, or in private industry. Paralegal's may perform many tasks under the supervision of a licensed attorney including preparation of forms and pleadings, interviewing of clients, researching and writing legal documents, managing a law office, and preparing word processing forms and documents. This program is not intended to prepare students for the practice of law. |
| This degree requires 27 units, of which 18 are in required courses; an additional 9 units must be chosen from the restrictive electives listed below. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course taken. All required courses, and at least half of the restricted units towards the degree must be completed at Fullerton College. Additionally, students must achieve a minimum typing proficiency of 45 words per minute before being awarded this degree. See Paralegal Studies Coordinator for more program information. |
| Required Courses (18 units) |
| PLEG |
101 F |
Intro to Paralegal Studies (3) |
| PLEG |
104 F |
Legal Research and Terminology (3) |
| PLEG |
105 F |
Intro to Legal Writing (3) |
| PLEG |
116 F |
Computers in the Law Office (3) |
| PLEG |
201 F |
Civil Litigation I (3) |
| PLEG |
202 F |
Civil Litigation II (3) |
| Restrictive Electives (9 units) |
| PLEG |
090 F |
Contemporary Issues in the Law (1-3) |
| PLEG |
203 F |
Personal Injury (3) |
| PLEG |
204 F |
Family Law (3) |
| PLEG |
205 F |
Probate, Wills and Trusts (3) |
| PLEG |
206 F |
Bankruptcy Law and Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
207 F |
Computer-Assisted Legal Research (3) |
| PLEG |
208 F |
Workers’ Compensation Law (3) |
| PLEG |
209 F |
Criminal Law and Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
210 F |
Paralegal Internship (1-4) |
| PLEG |
211 F |
Real Property Law and Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
212 F |
Medical Records Review (1.5) |
| PLEG |
213 F |
Employment and Labor Law (3) |
| PLEG |
214 F |
Contract Law/Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
215 F |
Discovery in the Electronic Age (3) |
| PLEG |
216 F |
Computers in the Law Office II (3) |
| PLEG |
217 F |
Immigration Law (3) |
| PLEG |
218 F |
Entertainment and Sports Law (3) |
| PLEG |
219 F |
Intellectual Property (3) |
| PLEG |
220 F |
Elder Law (3) |
| PLEG |
225 F |
Law Office Management (3) |
| Paralegal Studies Certificate |
| The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The Paralegal Studies Certificate will be awarded to those students possessing an Associate of Science Degree, an Associate of Arts Degree, or a Bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. All students with an Associate Degree must have their transcripts evaluated for General Education requirements as listed in the Gen Ed requirements for the Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. |
| This certificate requires the completion of 30 units of which 18 are in the required courses listed below. An additional 12 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course taken. All required courses, and at least one half of the restricted units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. Additionally, students must achieve a minimum typing proficiency of 45 words per minute before being awarded this degree. See Paralegal Studies Coordinator for more program information. |
| Required Courses (18 units) |
| PLEG |
101 F |
Intro to Paralegal Studies (3) |
| PLEG |
104 F |
Legal Research and Terminology (3) |
| PLEG |
105 F |
Intro to Legal Writing (3) |
| PLEG |
116 F |
Computers in the Law Office (3) |
| PLEG |
201 F |
Civil Litigation I (3) |
| PLEG |
202 F |
Civil Litigation II (3) |
| Restrictive Electives (12 units) |
| PLEG |
203 F |
Personal Injury (3) |
| PLEG |
204 F |
Family Law (3) |
| PLEG |
205 F |
Probate, Wills and Trusts (3) |
| PLEG |
206 F |
Bankruptcy Law and Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
207 F |
Computer-Assisted Legal Research (3) |
| PLEG |
208 F |
Workers’ Compensation Law (3) |
| PLEG |
209 F |
Criminal Law and Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
210 F |
Paralegal Internship (1-4) |
| PLEG |
211 F |
Real Property Law and Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
212 F |
Medical Records Review (1.5) |
| PLEG |
213 F |
Employment and Labor Law (3) |
| PLEG |
214 F |
Contract Law/Procedure (3) |
| PLEG |
215 F |
Discovery in the Electronic Age (3) |
| PLEG |
216 F |
Computers in the Law Office II (3) |
| PLEG |
217 F |
Immigration Law (3) |
| PLEG |
218 F |
Entertainment and Sports Law (3) |
| PLEG |
219 F |
Intellectual Property (3) |
| PLEG |
220 F |
Elder Law (3) |
| PLEG |
225 F |
Law Office Management (3) |
