DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Baccalaureate Degree
This preferred degree in the field balances the study of law and paralegal skill with a thorough background of liberal arts. Baccalaureate level paralegals may look forward to broad employment and professional school (e.g., law school, business school) opportunities.
Major Requirements: 40 hours
Required classes:
| LAS 210 | Introduction to Law |
| LAS 220 | Legal Research and Writing I |
| LAS 300 | Legal Research and Writing II |
| LAS 320 | Civil Law and Liability (torts, contracts, UCC and collections) |
| LAS 325 | Real Estate and Bankruptcy |
| LAS 350 | Litigation Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 385 | Legal Administration and Computers |
| LAS 399 | Law Office Internship (4 semester hours) |
| LAS 410 | Paralegal Seminar |
Additional 12 hours from the following classes:
| LAS 330 | Family Law |
| LAS 340 | Criminal Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 360 | Probate Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 370 | Corporate and Business Organizations |
| LAS 380 | Administrative Agency Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 490 | Independent Study of Law |
Supporting Requirements: 12 hours
| POL 101 | American Government |
| ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting |
| ENG 300 |
Advanced English Composition |
One course from the following classes:
| POL 460 | Law and Society |
| POL 463 | Constitutional Politics |
| POL 464 | Law of Civil Liberties |
General Education / University Requirements: 50 hours
Electives: 26 hours
Total Curriculum: 128 hours
MINOR IN PARALEGAL SCIENCE
This program is designed for students pursuing other baccalaureate degree programs that want to obtain a strong background in law and paralegal skills for future employment and professional school (e.g., law school, business school) opportunities.
Minor Requirements: 18 hours
Required classes:
| LAS 210 | Introduction to Law |
| LAS 220 | Legal Research and Writing I |
| LAS 300 | Legal Research and Writing II |
| LAS 320 | Civil Law and Liability (torts, contracts, UCC and collections) |
| LAS 350 | Litigation Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 410 | Litigation Practice and Procedure |
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
This degree is designed to quickly and effectively prepare students to enter the paralegal workforce. Students can complete the degree program in approximately 21 months of full-time study.
Major Requirements: 37 hours
Required classes:
| LAS 210 | Introduction to Law |
| LAS 220 | Legal Research and Writing I |
| LAS 300 | Legal Research and Writing II |
| LAS 320 | Civil Law and Liability (torts, contracts, UCC and collections) |
| LAS 325 | Real Estate and Bankruptcy |
| LAS 350 | Litigation Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 385 | Legal Administration and Computers |
| LAS 399 | Law Office Internship (4 semester hours) |
| LAS 410 | Paralegal Seminar |
Additional 9 hours from the following classes:
| LAS 330 | Family Law |
| LAS 340 | Criminal Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 360 | Probate Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 370 | Corporate and Business Organizations |
| LAS 380 | Administrative Agency Practice and Procedure |
Supporting Requirements: 25 hours
| ASO 101 |
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| 6 hours of English Composition |
| MAT 105 Mathematics with Applications |
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| 3 hours of General Education Humanities |
| 3 hours of General Education (not POL) |
| POL 101 American Government |
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| ACC 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting |
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| ENG 300 Advanced English Composition |
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Electives: 2 hours
Total Curriculum: 64 hours
POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program is designed to quickly and effectively prepare students that have already completed another baccalaureate degree for the paralegal workforce. The Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Program can be completed in nine months (two semesters). The program focuses on providing students with practical paralegal skills that they will encounter upon entering the workforce, including legal research, legal administration, and the latest applications of technology in the law office.
Required classes:
| LAS 210 | Introduction to Law |
| LAS 220 | Legal Research and Writing I |
| LAS 300 | Legal Research and Writing II |
| LAS 320 | Civil Law and Liability (torts, contracts, UCC and collections) |
| LAS 350 | Litigation Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 410 | Paralegal Seminar |
Additional 12 hours from the following classes:
| LAS 325 | Real Estate and Bankruptcy |
| LAS 330 | Family Law |
| LAS 340 | Criminal Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 360 | Probate Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 370 | Corporate and Business Organizations |
| LAS 380 | Administrative Agency Practice and Procedure |
| LAS 385 | Legal Administration and Computers |
| LAS 399 | Law Office Internship |
“I personally feel that the Paralegal Program at EKU really did prepare me well … I am very thankful for the education received through the Paralegal Program at [EKU].”
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