2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

74 Professional/TechnicalTacoma Community CollegeParalegal Preferred Pro-CertificateThe Paralegal Preferred Pro-certificate is designed for those whoalready possess an Associate in Arts and Sciences or a Bachelor ofArts degree and wish to enter the profession, or if already employedin the legal field, to enhance their career potential.This certificate is awarded to students who have completed an AASor a BA degree plus 45 credits of paralegal classes as listed below. Tograduate from this program, students must show evidence ofcompletion of an AAS or a BA degree, proficiency in typing andcomputer skills, a minimum of 2.0 GPA (C) in each of the paralegalcourses, as well as evidence of meeting related study requirements.Students interested in this program should meet with an advisor whocan explain the requirements. For information please call 253.566.5076.Course No. Course Title CreditCore Requirements (42 credits)ADJ 101 Criminal Law........................................................... 5ADLJ 150 Paralegal Fundamentals and Ethics ................... 5ADLJ 151 Legal Research and Writing I .............................. 5ADLJ 152 Introduction to Civil Law .................................... 5ADLJ 153 Civil Procedure ....................................................... 5ADLJ 154 Introduction to Law Office Management ........ 3ADLJ 232 Interviewing and Investigation ........................... 5ADLJ 233 Internship I ............................................................. 5ADLJ 239 Transition Planning ............................................... 1ADLJ 251 Legal Research and Writing II ............................. 3Electives (3 credits)Select a minimum of 3 credits from the following courses:ADJ 102 Criminal Procedure & Evidence ......................... 5ADLJ 220 Litigation ................................................................. 3ADLJ 221 Family Law .............................................................. 3ADLJ 222 Probate/Estate Planning ...................................... 3ADLJ 223 Alternative Dispute Resolution ........................... 3ADLJ 224 Real Estate Law ...................................................... 3ADLJ 225 Bankruptcy Law ..................................................... 3ADLJ 226 Administrative Law ............................................... 3ADLJ 227 Environmental Law/Land Use ........................... 3ADLJ 228 Employment and Labor Law .............................. 3ADLJ 229 Intellectual Property and E-Commerce Law ... 3ADLJ 230 Business Organization/Corporation ................. 3ADLJ 231 Commercial Transactions ..................................... 3ADLJ 234 Internship II............................................................ 5TOTAL CREDITS: 45