Business and CIS Division
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Fullerton, CA 92832 | 714-992-7032
BusCIS@fullcoll.edu
Paralegal Studies
Fullerton College’s ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program provides the education and skills necessary for graduates to work under the supervision of an attorney as a critical member of the legal support team in all areas of law. Our program aids students in finding employment in this ever-growing, fast paced, and challenging field. According to Robert Half Legal Recruiters, “Highly sought-after legal professionals are capable of receiving multiple job offers, counteroffers and even signing bonuses.” While the program does not prepare the student for the practice of law, many graduates have gone on to law school curriculum, finding it easier to understand. The program offers both an Associate in Science degree and a Certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: The Fullerton College ABA-approved Paralegal Studies Program does not prepare students for law school or the practice of law. Under California’s Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 (et seq.), a paralegal may not market his or her services to the public, but must work under the direct supervision of an attorney licensed to practice law.
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Note: Paralegal Projected Course Rotation Subject to Change
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Paralegal Studies Curriculum Overview
Note: Subject to Change
| COURSE | TITLE | DAY | NIGHT | SATURDAY | ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||||
| PLEG 101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | X | X | X | X |
| PLEG 104* | Introduction to Legal Research and Terminology | X | X | X | |
| PLEG 105 | Introduction to Legal Writing | X | X | ||
| PLEG 116* | Computers in the Law Office I | X | |||
| PLEG 201 | Civil Litigation I | X | X | ||
| PLEG 202 | Civil Litigation II | X | X | ||
| PLEG 207* | Computer Assisted Legal Research | X | X | X | |
| ELECTIVE COURSES | |||||
| PLEG 203 | Tort Law (Even Year - Fall) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 204 | Family Law | ||||
| PLEG 205 | Probate, Wills, and Trusts (Even Year - Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 206 | Bankruptcy Law and Procedure (Odd Year-Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 208 | Workers' Compensation Law (Odd Year - Fall) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 209 | Criminal Law and Procedure (Odd Year - Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 210 | Paralegal Internship | X | X | ||
| PLEG 211 (w/RE 102) | Real Property Law and Procedure | X | |||
| PLEG 213 | Employment and Labor Law (Even Year - Fall) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 214 (w/Bus 245) | Contract Law and Procedure | X | |||
| PLEG 215 | Discovery in Electronic Age | X | X | ||
| PLEG 216* | Computers in the Law Office II | X | |||
| PLEG 217 | Immigration Law (Odd Year - Fall) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 218 | Entertainment and Sports Law | ||||
| PLEG 219 | Intellectual Property (Even Year - Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 220 | Elder Law (Odd Year-Summer) | ||||
| PLEG 223* | Advanced Legal Research and Writing | ||||
| PLEG 225 | Law Office Management | ||||
| PLEG 226 | Constitutional Law | X | |||
| PLEG 227 (w/BUS 242) | International Law (Odd Year-Fall or Spring) | X | X |
*NOTE: These courses may require purchases of subscription access to third-party websites. Please inquire in the Division Office for details.
| COURSE | TITLE | DAY | NIGHT | SATURDAY | ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||||
| PLEG 101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | X | X | X | X |
| PLEG 104* | Introduction to Legal Research and Terminology | X | X | X | |
| PLEG 105 | Introduction to Legal Writing | X | X | ||
| PLEG 116* | Computers in the Law Office I | X | |||
| PLEG 201 | Civil Litigation I | X | X | ||
| PLEG 202 | Civil Litigation II | X | X | ||
| PLEG 207* | Computer Assisted Legal Research | X | X | X | |
| ELECTIVE COURSES | |||||
| PLEG 203 | Tort Law (Even Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 204 | Family Law | X | |||
| PLEG 205 | Probate, Wills, and Trusts (Even Year - Spring) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 206 | Bankruptcy Law and Procedure (Odd Year-Spring) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 208 | Workers' Compensation Law (Odd Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 209 | Criminal Law and Procedure (Odd Year - Spring) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 210 | Paralegal Internship | X | X | ||
| PLEG 211 (w/RE 102) | Real Property Law and Procedure | X | |||
| PLEG 213 | Employment and Labor Law (Even Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 214 (w/Bus 245) | Contract Law and Procedure | ||||
| PLEG 215 | Discovery in Electronic Age | ||||
| PLEG 216* | Computers in the Law Office II | X | |||
| PLEG 217 | Immigration Law (Odd Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 218 | Entertainment and Sports Law | X | |||
| PLEG 219 | Intellectual Property (Even Year - Spring) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 220 | Elder Law (Odd Year-Summer) | ||||
| PLEG 223* | Advanced Legal Research and Writing | X | X | ||
| PLEG 225 | Law Office Management | ||||
| PLEG 226 | Constitutional Law | ||||
| PLEG 227 (w/BUS 242) | International Law (Odd Year-Fall or Spring) | X | X |
*NOTE: These courses may require purchases of subscription access to third-party websites. Please inquire in the Division Office for details.
| COURSE | TITLE | DAY | NIGHT | SATURDAY | ONLINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||||
| PLEG 101 | Introduction to Paralegal Studies | X | X | X | X |
| PLEG 104* | Introduction to Legal Research and Terminology | X | X | X | |
| PLEG 105 | Introduction to Legal Writing | X | X | ||
| PLEG 116* | Computers in the Law Office I | X | |||
| PLEG 201 | Civil Litigation I | ||||
| PLEG 202 | Civil Litigation II | ||||
| PLEG 207* | Computer Assisted Legal Research | X | |||
| ELECTIVE COURSES | |||||
| PLEG 203 | Tort Law (Even Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 204 | Family Law | ||||
| PLEG 205 | Probate, Wills, and Trusts (Even Year - Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 206 | Bankruptcy Law and Procedure (Odd Year-Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 208 | Workers' Compensation Law (Odd Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 209 | Criminal Law and Procedure (Odd Year - Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 210 | Paralegal Internship | X | X | ||
| PLEG 211 (w/RE 102) | Real Property Law and Procedure | ||||
| PLEG 213 | Employment and Labor Law (Even Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 214 (w/Bus 245) | Contract Law and Procedure | ||||
| PLEG 215 | Discovery in Electronic Age | ||||
| PLEG 216* | Computers in the Law Office II | X | |||
| PLEG 217 | Immigration Law (Odd Year - Fall) | ||||
| PLEG 218 | Entertainment and Sports Law | ||||
| PLEG 219 | Intellectual Property (Even Year - Spring) | ||||
| PLEG 220 | Elder Law (Odd Year-Summer) | X | X | ||
| PLEG 223* | Advanced Legal Research and Writing | ||||
| PLEG 225 | Law Office Management | X | X | ||
| PLEG 226 | Constitutional Law | ||||
| PLEG 227 (w/BUS 242) | International Law (Odd Year-Fall or Spring) |
*NOTE: These courses may require purchases of subscription access to third-party websites. Please inquire in the Division Office for details.