Program Overview

Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal and Paralegal Studies

The University of Toledo offers a post-baccalaureate certificate in legal and paralegal studies. This certificate requires 30 credit hours for graduation. An earned bachelor's degree is required for admission to the certificate program.

Overview

A dynamic field of study, the program in legal and paralegal studies prepares students to be an integral part of the legal team, working under the supervision and direction of attorneys. Paralegals assist attorneys by conducting interviews and investigations, researching cases, drafting legal documents, and assisting at real estate closings, depositions, and trials. The certificate program holds prestigious American Bar Association approval.

Requirements

The post-baccalaureate certificate program includes academic course work and practical experiences designed to develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary for contributing to the legal profession. All of the program faculty are licensed attorneys, judges, and magistrates and are available for career advising.

Course List

The following courses are required for the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal and Paralegal Studies:

• LGL 1010: Introduction To Law (3 hours)
• LGL 1720: Law Practice Management (3 hours)
• LGL 2020: Civil Procedure (3 hours)
• LGL 2120: Real Estate Transactions (3 hours)
• LGL 1150: Tort Law (3 hours)
• LGL 1160: Legal Research, Writing And Case Analysis (3 hours)
• LGL 2110: Estate & Probate Administration (3 hours)
• LGL 2940: Legal Assisting Internship (3 hours)
• LGL Electives (6 hours)
• Total Hours: 30

Plan of Study

The following is a sample curriculum for the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Legal and Paralegal Studies program:

First Term

• LGL 1010: Introduction To Law (3 hours)
• LGL 1720: Law Practice Management (3 hours)
• LGL 2020: Civil Procedure (3 hours)
• LGL 2120: Real Estate Transactions (3 hours)
• Law Elective (3 hours)
  • Total Hours: 15

Second Term

• LGL 1150: Tort Law (3 hours)
• LGL 1160: Legal Research, Writing And Case Analysis (3 hours)
• LGL 2110: Estate & Probate Administration (3 hours)
• LGL 2940: Legal Assisting Internship (3 hours)
• Law Elective (3 hours)
  • Total Hours: 15
  • Total Hours: 30

Law Electives

The following law electives are available:

• LGL 2130: Family Law (3 hours)
• LGL 2210: Practices And Procedures In Administrative Law (3 hours)
• LGL 2700: Advocacy: Mock Trial (3 hours)
• LGL 3010: Law Of Business Associations (3 hours)
• LGL 3030: Advanced Legal Research & Writing (3 hours)
• LGL 3050: Bankruptcy Practices & Consumer Applications (3 hours)
• LGL 3330: Litigation (3 hours)
• LGL 4030: Contract Law (3 hours)
• LGL 4130: Clinic Experience (3 hours)

Program Learning Outcomes

The program has the following learning outcomes:

• PLO 1: Maintain prestigious approval by the American Bar Association.
• PLO 2: Design new courses and review existing courses for possible improvement and updating.
• PLO 3: Implement innovative teaching methods and technology.
• PLO 4: Require students to demonstrate communication skills.
• PLO 5: Require students to research and analyze legal and ethical issues applying appropriate legal and ethical standards.
• PLO 6: Require completion of real world projects.
• PLO 7: Require completion of internship.
• PLO 8: Offer mock trial experience within inter-collegiate setting.
• PLO 9: Offer mediation experience within clinic setting.
• PLO 10: Provide networking opportunities with professional associations.
• PLO 11: Provide community outreach through service learning opportunities.