Legal Studies, A.S.
If you’re interested in being a part of an exciting profession that impacts every area of our lives, then becoming a legal assistant is the right career for you. But what does a legal assistant, or paralegal, do? Basically, they help the attorneys they work for keep things organized and on track by doing important legal tasks. This can include assisting attorneys during trials, organizing and managing case files, performing legal research, preparing legal briefs, filing legal documents, and conducting client and witness interviews. The Legal Studies program will challenge you intellectually and provide you with the skills needed to work in this exciting field.
Courses
- AJ 101 — Criminal Law
- AJ 102 — Introduction to Criminal Justice
- AJ 103 — Criminal Evidence
- AJ 111 — Criminal Procedures
- ANTH C1001 — Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking
- CSCR 502 — Personal Success Habits of Highly Effective People (formerly GUID-120)
- CWE 549 — General Work Experience
- ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing
- ETHS 112 — Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies
- ETHS 113 — Introduction to Black Studies
- HIST C1002 — United States History since 1865
- LEG 100 — Foundations of the Legal System
- LEG 503 — Elder Law (formerly LEG-103)
- LEG 505 — California Civil Procedure (formerly LEG-105)
- LEG 507 — Legal Research and Writing
- LEG 512 — Administrative Law (formerly LEG-112)
- LEG 524 — Immigration Law (formerly LEG-124)
- LEG 534 — Family Law (formerly LEG-134)
- LEG 549 — Work Experience Education: Legal Assistant
- LEG 560 — Business Organizations (formerly LEG-160)
- PHIL 105 — Introduction to Ethics
- STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics