# Paralegal Studies (Certificate of Achievement)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Paralegal Studies

Source: https://hancockcollege.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/28545/28875/28876/28883/30958

**Award Type:** Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies is designed to help students gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level paralegal position. All courses in the Certificate of Achievement Program are also required courses in the Associate Degree program in Paralegal Studies so students have a seamless pathway to paralegal certification and career advancement.

**The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies will:**

1.  Recall significant paralegal issues, theories and applications.
2.  Apply paralegal principles to produce work-based learning projects.
3.  Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions on assignments and class activities.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A total of 23 units is required for the certificate.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (23 units):** | | 23 |
| BUS 110 | Business Law | 3 |
| WEE 149 | Work Experience Education: Occupational | 1 |
| PLGL 101 | Intro to Paralegal Studies | 3 |
| PLGL 102 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| PLGL 103 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| PLGL 104 | Legal Research & Writing | 3 |
| PLGL 105 | Legal Analysis & Writing | 3 |
| PLGL 106 | Case Management | 3 |
| PLGL 107 | Ethics for Paralegals | 1 |
| **Total** | | **23** |