Minor in Paralegal Studies

Curriculum for a Minor in Paralegal Studies

Category I: Must Complete All of the Following Legal Specialty Courses

  • PLST 18000 Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Professional Ethics (3)
  • PLST 28001 Legal Research and Writing (3)
  • PLST 28004 Principles and Practice of Litigation (3)
  • PLST 36792 Internship in Paralegal Studies (3)

Category II: Must Complete Six Courses from the Following: 18 Hours

  • PLST 28003 Family Law & Procedure (3)
  • PLST 28007 Estate & Probate Administration (3)
  • PLST 35001 Environmental Law (3)
  • PLST 35003 Health Law (3)
  • PLST 35005 Labor and Employment Law (3)
  • PLST 35007 Energy and Natural Resources Law (3)
  • PLST 38002 Contract Law (3)
  • PLST 38003 Administrative Law & Procedures (3)
  • PLST 38005 Tort Law (3)
  • PLST 38006 Applied Legal Research & Litigation (3)
  • PLST 42701 Evidence and E-Discovery
  • PLST 42705 Bankruptcy Law I
  • PLST 42706 Bankruptcy Law II
  • PLST 42708 Real Estate Law
  • PLST 48300 Law of Corporations (3)
  • PLST 48401 Patent Law (3) 
  • PLST 48403 Patent Prosecution (2)
  • PLST 48404 Copyright Law: Basics, Ownership Rights and Liability (3)
  • PLST 48407 Trademark Law (3)

TOTAL MINOR HOURS = 30

Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.