PS71 Paralegal Studies Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 30

Program Description

The Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program provides learning opportunities to help develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in the legal field. This TCC was developed for students who currently hold a four-year degree in any major. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; research in state and federal law; legal correspondence and preparation of legal documents; family law matters; basic concepts of real property law, criminal law and procedure, civil litigation, tort law, and substantive contract law; and wills, trusts, and probate. The program of study emphasizes opportunities that provide students with specialized legal knowledge and skills required to aid lawyers in the delivery of legal services.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • A student MUST have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Adam Grubbs, J.D., Program Coordinator

Email: Adam.Grubbs@sctech.edu    

Phone: (770) 412-5750 

Program Courses

First Term

PARA 1100Introduction to Law and Ethics

3

PARA 1115Family Law

3

PARA 1125Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure

3

PARA 1140Tort Law

3

Paralegal Elective

3

Second Term

PARA 1145Law Office Management

3

PARA 1105Legal Research and Legal Writing I

3

PARA 1110Legal Research and Legal Writing II

3

PARA 1150Contracts, Commercial Law and Business Organizations

3

Paralegal Elective

3

Third Term

PARA 1120Real Estate Law

3

PARA 1130Civil Litigation

3

PARA 1135Wills, Trusts, Probate, and Administration

3

PARA 2210Paralegal Internship

6