Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies Certificate of Achievement (31 units): Any student completing the courses required for the Paralegal Studies major qualifies for a certificate in Paralegal Studies. Employment preparation for career opportunities with private attorneys, local court jurisdictions, corporate law offices, and self-employment as an independent paralegal.

Complete each course to be applied toward the certificate with a grade of "C" or better. Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at Cerro Coso Community College.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to

• Analyze data and information to assist attorneys with client's case throughout the legal process.
• Locate and analyze relevant primary and secondary legal sources in electronic and print media.
• Apply investigative functions and techniques to gather information from witnesses and other sources.
• Process legal documents and maintain legal schedules.
• Draft and organize legal documents and records including pretrial preparation.

Locations

• CC Online [Certificate Pathway]

Courses

Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.

Complete all of the following courses:

Select at least 8 units from the following courses:

Disclosures

Gainful Employment Information.

Contact

Karen O'Connor
Business & IT
Phone: (760) 384-6172
Email: koconnor@cerrocoso.edu