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:
- Semester 1 - 6 Credits
- MLA 101
- MLA 201
- Semester 2 - 9 Credits
- MLA 211
- MLA 230
- MLA 312
- 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).