Paralegal Studies - Certificate

This certificate is offered through the Metropolitan School of Professional Studies and is applicable only to students in that school.

Eight courses are required for this certificate: five core course and three courses in a chosen concentration. Students must take all their electives in the same concentration. Additionally, students must complete a 90 Hour Paralegal Internship.

Core Courses - Take All

MLA 101	Introduction to Paralegal Studies	3
MLA 201	Legal Research and Writing	3
MLA 211	Civil Procedure	3
MLA 230	Criminal Law and Procedure	3
MLA 312	Torts	3

General Practice Concentration - Take Three, if this is the chosen concentration

MLA 216	Corporations	3
MLA 253	Constitutional Law	3
MLA 254	Family Law	3
MLA 257	Real Estate Law	3
MLA 258	Wills, Trusts, and Estates	3
MLA 400	Advanced Legal Research	3

Administrative Practice Concentration - Take Two, if this is the chosen concentration

MLA 252	Administrative Law	3
MLA 253	Constitutional Law	3
MLA 255	Employment Law	3

Administrative Practice Concentration - Take One, if this is the chosen concentration

MLA 216	Corporations	3
MLA 254	Family Law	3
MLA 257	Real Estate Law	3
MLA 273	Civil Procedure II	3
MLA 275	Trial Practice	3
MLA 400	Advanced Legal Research	3

Litigation Practice Concentration - Take Two, if this is the chosen concentration

MLA 271	Evidence	3
MLA 273	Civil Procedure II	3
MLA 275	Trial Practice	3

Litigation Practice Concentration - Take One, if this is the chosen concentration

MLA 216	Corporations	3
MLA 253	Constitutional Law	3
MLA 254	Family Law	3
MLA 257	Real Estate Law	3
MLA 275	Trial Practice	3
MLA 400	Advanced Legal Research	3