Students with a major paralegal studies must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in courses required for the major.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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| Required Courses in Major | 36 | |
| Paralegal Core | 20 | |
| MGT 221 Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business | 4 | |
| PS 106 Introduction to Paralegal Studies | 4 | |
| PS 109 Legal Research and Writing | 4 | |
| PS 215 Introduction to Law [PERS] | 4 | |
| PS 490 Senior Seminar | 2 | |
| PS 491 Internship in Public Policy or Law | 2 - 12 | |
| Law Electives | 16 | |
| Choose 16 credits from the following: | ||
| PS 361 Contract Law for Paralegals (4 cr.) | ||
| PS 362 Real Estate and Property Law for Paralegals (4 cr.) | ||
| PS 363 Probate Law For Paralegals (4 cr.) | ||
| PS 364 Discovery and E-Discovery for Paralegals (4 cr.) | ||
| PS 365 Family Law for Paralegals (4 cr.) | ||
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.