Students must also complete 5 Paralegal Core courses, a 90 hour paralegal internship, and the requirements of the General Practice, Administrative Practice, or Litigation Practice Concentrations. All students must choose one of three concentrations and complete 3 electives from their chosen concentration.

Paralegal Core Courses (5 courses and 90 hour internship)

  • MLA 101: Introduction to Paralegal Studies
  • MLA 201: Legal Research and Writing
  • MLA 211: Civil Procedure
  • MLA 230: Criminal Law and Procedure
  • MLA 312: Torts
  • 90 Hour Paralegal Internship

General Practice Concentration (complete 3)

Take three electives from the following:

  • MLA 216: Corporations
  • MLA 253: Constitutional Law
  • MLA 254: Family Law
  • MLA 257: Real Estate Law
  • MLA 258: Wills, Trusts, and Estates
  • MLA 400: Advanced Legal Research

Administrative Practice Concentration (complete 3)

Take two electives of the following:

  • MLA 252: Administrative Law
  • MLA 253: Constitutional Law
  • MLA 255: Employment Law

Choose one elective from the following:

  • MLA 216: Corporations
  • MLA 254: Family Law
  • MLA 257: Real Estate Law
  • MLA 273: Civil Procedure II
  • MLA 275: Trial Practice
  • MLA 400: Advanced Legal Research

Litigation Practice Concentration (complete 3)

Take two electives of the following:

  • MLA 271: Evidence
  • MLA 273: Civil Procedure II
  • MLA 275: Trial Practice

Choose one elective from the following:

  • MLA 216: Corporations
  • MLA 253: Constitutional Law
  • MLA 254: Family Law
  • MLA 257: Real Estate Law
  • MLA 275: Trial Practice
  • MLA 400: Advanced Legal Research
How long would it take you to finish this degree? Take a look at our sample course completion schedule

Paralegal Studies Certificate (PSC) - 24 Credits

The PSC is designed for working students seeking to gain professional knowledge and academic credential in approximately 1 year or 3 semesters.

Example Track Schedule:

  1. Semester 1 - 6 Credits
    • MLA 101
    • MLA 201
  2. Semester 2 - 9 Credits
    • MLA 211
    • MLA 230
    • MLA 312
  3. Semester 3 - 9 Credits
    • Paralegal Concentration Elective
    • Paralegal Concentration Elective
    • Paralegal Concentration Elective
    • 90 Hour Paralegal Internship

[1] Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm (visited on March 8, 2017).

[2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2015 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates District of Columbia, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_dc.htm (visited on March 8, 2017).