

The Paralegal program prepares students for employment in law offices, government offices, public service agencies and companies with in-house legal staff. Students develop written and verbal communication skills, problem solving and analytical skills. The program includes instruction in legal research and writing, civil procedure, law office management, professionalism and ethics, interviewing, investigating and evidence, family law, criminal law and procedure. Students will complete an internship to further develop their skills as a Paralegal.
This program was developed based upon standards from the American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Paralegals, standards set by national paralegal organizations, including the American Association for Paralegal Education, the National Association for Legal Assistants, and the National Federation for Paralegal Associations, and based upon information from area attorneys and paralegals.
PARALEGAL
DATC CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM COMPLETION
CORE COURSES (1455 Hours Required)
| Course No. | Course Title | Hours
|
| BTEC 1010 | Keyboarding I | 60 |
| BTEC 1110 | Computer Literacy | 90 |
| BTEC 1510 | Business English | 90 |
| MATH 1000 | Math I | 60 |
| PRLG 1000 | Introduction to Law | 90 |
| PRLG 1100 | Legal Research and Writing I | 90 |
| PRLG 2100 | Legal Research and Writing II | 90 |
| PRLG 1200 | Civil Procedure I: Forms and Pleadings in Civil Litigation | 60 |
| PRLG 2200 | Civil Procedure II: the Paralegal's Role in Civil Litigation | 90 |
| PRLG 1300 | Law Office Management | 45 |
| PRLG 1500 | Professionalism and Ethics I | 45 |
| PRLG 2500 | Professionalism and Ethics II | 45 |
| PRLG 2300 | Interviewing, Investigating and Evidence | 90 |
| PRLG 2400 | Family Law: the Paralegalís Role in a Divorce Practice | 90 |
| PRLG 2600 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 180 |
| PRLG 1900 | Utah District Court Observation | 30 |
| PRLG 2960 | Paralegal Internships | 120 |
| WKSK 1400B | Workplace Relations - Blended | 60 |
| WKSK 1500B | Job Seeking Skills - Blended | 30 |
ELECTIVE COURSES (120 Hours Required)
| Course No. | Course Title | Hours
|
| PRLG 2715 | Bankruptcy Law | 30 |
| PRLG 2725 | Elder Law | 30 |
| PRLG 2745 | Intellectual Property | 30 |
| PRLG 2775 | Real Estate Law | 30 |
| PRLG 2785 | Trusts | 30 |
| PRLG 2795 | Wills and Probate | 30 |
TOTAL: 1575 Hours