Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Special note to applicants for the Post-Baccalaureate program: Those applying to the Post-Baccalaureate program in Paralegal Studies must also send a copies of all transcripts directly to the Director of the program in addition to sending transcripts to the admissions office. This will expedite the ability of post-baccalaureate students to register for courses. Transcripts should be sent to:

Dr. Jarrod Tudor, Director
Paralegal Studies program
113 Bowman Hall (Office G)
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44240

Curriculum for Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies

CATEGORY I: MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING LEGAL SPECIALTY COURSES

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PLST 18000 Introduction to Paralegal Studies
PLST 28001 Legal Research and Writing
PLST 28004 Principles and Practice of Litigation
PLST 36792 Internship in Paralegal Studies: 3 hours

CATEGORY II: MUST COMPLETE SIX COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING: 18 HOURS

PLST 28003 Family Law & Procedure
PLST 28007 Estate & Probate Administration
PLST 35001 Environmental Law
PLST 35003 Health Law
PLST 35005 Labor and Employment Law
PLST 35007 Energy and Natural Resources Law
PLST 38002 Contract Law
PLST 38003 Administrative Law & Process
PLST 38004 Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
PLST 38005 Tort Law
PLST 38006 Applied Legal Research & Litigation
PLST 48300 Laws of Corporations and Other Associations
PLST 48401 Patent Law
PLST 48402 Copyright and Trademark Law

TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 30

Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.