LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Legal Assistant
Associate in Business Degree
Curriculum Code: 0101 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
Legal assistants, also know as paralegals, assist lawyers by performing many
of the same tasks, except for those considered to be the practice of law. To
help lawyers prepare cases for trial, they may investigate the facts; perform
legal research to identify relevant laws, legal articles, judicial decisions
and other documents/materials related to the case; and prepare written reports
after organizing and analyzing all the information. Other duties may include
drafting briefs and pleadings, obtaining affidavits, assisting the lawyer
during trial, and organizing and maintaining document and correspondence
files. Some legal assistants may help with completing forms, tax returns, and
drafting contracts.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Business Careers Department, Old Central Building, Room 210,
telephone number (517) 483-1522.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 39 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CABS 113 Microsoft Word Office/Int Key 4
LEGL 115 Legal Assistant Career/Ethics 3
LEGL 120 Legal Research I 3
LEGL 121 Legal Writing I 3
LEGL 160 Critical Thinking in Law 3
LEGL 210 Litigation Procedures 4
LEGL 211 Tort Law 2
LEGL 215 Busn Law I, Basic Principles 3
LEGL 225 Legal Research and Writing II 3
LEGL 228 Computer Tech for Legal Assist 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
WRIT 122 Composition II 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 21 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Business Law 3 Credits
LEGL 216 Busn Law II, Commercial Law 3
LEGL 217 Busn Law III, Busn Organiza 3
LEGL 220 Internat Legal Issues/Organiza 3
CHOICE 3: General Law 9 Credits
CJUS 103 Criminal Law 3
LEGL 218 Litigation Specialties 3
LEGL 221 Real Estate Transaction 3
LEGL 222 Probate Law and Procedure 3
LEGL 223 Domestic Relations 3
LEGL 224 Administrative Law 3
LEGL 226 Legal Interview/Investigation 3
LEGL 227 Bankruptcy and Collections 3
LEGL 280 Legal Assistant Internship 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
CABS 113 LEGL 120 LEGL 121 LEGL 225
LEGL 115 LEGL 211 LEGL 210 LEGL 228
LEGL 160 WRIT 122 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.3
LEGL 215 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.3
WRIT 121 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.3
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