LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Legal Assistant
Associate in Business Degree
Curriculum Code: 0101 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
Legal assistants, also known 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. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges.
Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor
before enrolling in any course. This program is approved by the American Bar
Association (ABA).
PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Business Department, Old Central Building, Room 210, telephone
number (517) 483-1522.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 35 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
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 Appl for the Law Ofc 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
WRIT 122 Composition II 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 28-31 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 13-16 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area 4-5
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
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: Computer Related 3 Credits
CABS 119 Microsoft Word 3
CABS 219 Advanced Microsoft Word 3
OADM 206 Legal Vocabulary/Transcription 3
CHOICE 4: General Law 9 Credits
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 229 Immigration Law 3
LEGL 280 Legal Assistant Internship 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 63
NOTE:
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
LEGL 115 LEGL 120 LEGL 121 LEGL 225
LEGL 160 LEGL 211 LEGL 210 LEGL 228
LEGL 215 WRIT 122 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.4
WRIT 121 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.2 Lim.Ch.4
Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.1 Lim.Ch.4
Lim Ch.3
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