Paralegal Studies Certificate

Criminal Justice & Legal

The Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies is designed to prepare individuals in the legal profession to perform as paralegals under the supervision of an attorney either in public or private practice, corporate or governmental law and other judicial agencies. Completion of the Certificate Program qualifies an individual for immediate employment. Academic credits successfully earned (grade of “C” or better) may be transferred to the Bachelor of Arts Degree program in Paralegal Studies.

Students who enroll in two courses each eight-week session may complete the certificate requirements in one academic year.

What can you do with this degree?

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Course Curriculum

Courses Course Title Credits
PLSO 125 Law In Society 3
PLSO 126 Legal Research 3
PLSO 127 Legal Writing 3
PLSO 320 Litigation and Trial Practice 3
PLSO 360 Criminal Law 3
ELECTIVE Choose one of the Following:

    • PLSO 150 Torts and Personal Injury
    • PLSO 305 Law Office Management
    • PLSO 310 Real Estate
    • PLSO 370 Domestic Relations
    • PLSO 405 Wills, Trusts and Estates
    • PLSO 413 Debtor/Credit Relations
    • PLSO 414 Bankruptcy
3
Total Credit Hours 18

Financial Aid & Transcripts Info

  • Available to those who qualify
  • Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid
  • FAFSA School Code: 003714

Undergraduate Students

All Undergraduate Supplemental Items may be uploaded directly to your application. However, if you wish to send official transcripts, you can send them to:

HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668

Graduate Students

Please forward all graduate admissions packages and supplemental documentation to:

HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Graduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia  23668

Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu. Unofficial/Opened/Scanned transcripts will not be accepted for graduate programs.

The information contained on this webpage is for informational purposes only. The Hampton University Academic Catalog represents the official repository for academic program requirements. Documentation can be found at https://home.hamptonu.edu/academics/academic-catalog/.