Legal Studies Post Baccalaureate Certificate (PAR.S.CRT)
- Division: Business and Public Services
- Department: Legal Studies
The Legal Studies program educates students with practical assignments in a "simulated law office" environment. All student work demonstrates the professional, ethical, and technology concepts they will use in the legal field. All full-time faculty in the Legal Studies program have graduated from law school. Student learning is supported by experienced paralegals who serve as team teachers. This certificate is intended to enhance the attractiveness of an already obtained bachelor's degree by providing students with practical skills needed to work in the legal field. All Legal Studies students are required to complete an attorney-supervised internship for hands-on experience using their paralegal skills. A grade of C or higher is required in all courses to remain in the program. Established in 1978, the Sinclair Legal Studies Program was the first paralegal program in the area, and the first in the area to be approved by the American Bar Association. Sinclair Legal Studies graduates hold a degree from an ABA-Approved program at a fully-accredited Ohio college. Students must take at least nine credits of the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction.
Curriculum
PAR 1101 Introduction to Legal Studies
3 Credits
PAR 1102 Legal Technology
1 Credit
PAR 1103 Litigation
3 Credits
PAR 1201 Legal Research & Writing
3 Credits
PAR 1202 Advanced Legal Technology
1 Credit
PAR 1203 Advanced Litigation
3 Credits
PAR 2301 Advanced Legal Research & Writing
3 Credits
PAR 2302 Family Law
3 Credits
PAR 2303 Probate Law
3 Credits
PAR 2401 Legal Studies Internship
2 Credits
Legal Studies Elective
6 Credits
RES 1201 Real Estate Law
3 Credits