Paralegal Studies Program - Lakeland Community College

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Paralegal Program Information

Lakeland Community College
Paralegal Studies Program
Paralegal Studies Program
Kirtland, Ohio
44094

Tel: 216.953.7135
Fax: 216.975.4333

Degrees
Associate of Applied Business, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Description

The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools accredit Lakeland Community College, established in 1967. It offers an Associate's degree as well as a certificate program in Paralegal studies. The Paralegal Studies Program offered by it is approved by the American Bar Association.

The curriculum for the associate's degree includes courses such as

• English Composition I (A) or English Composition I (B),

• Computers and Information Processing,

• Introduction to Paralegal Studies,

• Logic or College Algebra,

• US National Government

• English Composition II

• Introduction to Legal Research and Writing

• Business Issues in the Law

• Civil Law and Practice

• Effective Public Speaking or Effective Interpersonal Communications

• Advanced Legal Research and Writing

• Real Estate Law and Practice

• Probate Law and Practice

• Business Law I (Contract Law)

• Business Law I

• Employment Law and the Administrative Process

• Criminal Law and Procedure

• Introduction to Business

• Legal Internship/Seminar I

Technical Electives like Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Issues in Cyberspace, Investigative Fact-Finding, Litigation Management, Family Law, Legal Internship/Seminar II as well as other Arts and Humanities Electives and Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives are also offered.

The Curriculum for the Certificate in Paralegal studies includes courses like:

• Computers and Information Processing

• Introduction to Paralegal Studies