Paralegal
(To keep up with industry needs and provide appropriate training, program requirements are reviewed every year. The requirements listed below are effective Summer Quarter 2007 through Spring 2009.)

Degree Options:  Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Prerequisites

Some or all of the following are required. See your faculty adviser for specific details.

...Some classes have entry requirements not listed here.

...High school diploma or equivalent

...Minimum COMPASS reading score of 88 or ASSET reading score of 45

...Minimum COMPASS writing score of 65 or ASSET writing score of 40 

Associate of Applied Science	95-100 credits

Professional-Technical (PT)

LEGAL 100	Introduction to the Legal System	5
LEGAL 101	Introduction to Ethics	3
LEGAL 102	Civil Procedures I	5
LEGAL 103	Civil Procedures II	5
LEGAL 135	Law Office Technology	5
LEGAL 139	Pre-Cooperative Work Experience Seminar	1
Must take a quarter before 140/141.
LEGAL 140	Cooperative Work Experience	3-5
140 and 141 must be taken together.
LEGAL 141	Cooperative Work Experience Seminar	1
LEGAL 199	Legal Research and Writing I	5
LEGAL 200	Legal Research and Writing II	5

Professional Technical (PT) Electives

Select 20-22 credits of the following LEGAL classes.

LEGAL 105	Contracts	4
LEGAL 106	Torts	4
LEGAL 107	Property	4
LEGAL 119	Criminal Law and Procedure	5
LEGAL 136	Advanced Law Office Technology	5
LEGAL 160	Legal Issues of Diversity and Globalism	5
Meets Diversity/Globalism AA requirements.
LEGAL 201	Estate Planning and Probate	5
LEGAL 210	Family Law	4
LEGAL 211	Intellectual Property	4
LEGAL 212	Alternative Dispute Resolution	3
LEGAL 220	Computer Search and Seizure	5
LEGAL 240	Cooperative Work Experience II	3-5
Must be taken with LEGAL 241.
LEGAL 241	Cooperative Work Experience Seminar	1
Must be taken with LEGAL 240.
LEGAL 241	Cooperative Work Experience Seminar	1
LEGAL 252	Legal Investigation	4
LEGAL 262	Professional Development Seminar	2
LEGAL 281-285	Special Topics in Law	1-5

Related Instruction (RI)

BTECH 111	Modular Intro to Microsoft Office	5
ACCTG 121	Practical Accounting I	5
	or
MATH	Any 100-level or higher math course
PSYCH 100	Introduction to Psychology	5
SPCH 100	Basic Oral Communication	5
WRIT 101	Principles of Writing	5

Related Instruction (RI) Electives

Select 15 credits of 100-level or above classes from social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, communication or fine arts.

Important Notes:

...This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.

...Students must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0  in each LEGAL class.

...Certificate and AAS programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.

...Not all classes are offered every quarter.

...Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.

...A Paralegal orientation is recommended prior to enrolling. Contact the Educational Planning Center, (206) 878-3710, ext. 3584, or the program coordinator for the date and time.

...All Paralegal students are required to complete a course satisfying the Diversity and Globalism requirement.

Department Web Site and Contact Information
http://flightline.highline.edu/paralegal