Catalog 73 - National University

Division of Extended Learning320Specialization. Since Litigation I is a requirement of the core courses,students who select the Litigation Specialization will be required to takeone additional elective.PLA 407PLA 421PLA 426PLA 427PLA 428PLA 429PLA 430PLA 431PLA 432PLA 433PLA 434Family Law IFamily Law IILitigation II(Prerequisite: PLA 425)Probate and Estate Planning I(Recommended: PLA 404)Probate and Estate Planning IICorporations ICorporations II(Prerequisite: PLA 429)Real Estate IReal Estate II(Prerequisite: PLA 431)Criminal Law ICriminal Law IIRequirements for Elective Courses(3 courses; 13.5 quarter units)(4 courses; 18 quarter units, for students who choose the Litigationconcentration)PLA 302PLA 311PLA 314PLA 315PLA 316PLA 317PLA 335PLA 404PLA 407PLA 413PLA 433PLA 434Computers and the LawInternshipWorkers’ CompensationBankruptcy Law and ProcedureEntertainment LawImmigration PracticeEmployment LawWills, Trusts, & Estate PlanningFamily Law IJuvenile Law and ProcedureCriminal Law ICriminal Law IIParalegal Specialist Certificate(672-000)This program option consists of nine courses (40.5 quarter units); all ofwhich are Legal Specialty courses except one course of English forProfessionals is required in five of six Paralegal Specialist Certificateprogram options. A minimum of 90 quarter units of general educationand electives are required in each program option below. All lowerdivision general education courses must be completed at NationalUniversity or another regionally accredited institution.Upon successful completion of the program, students earn the ParalegalSpecialist Certificate in one of the following six areas:LitigationCorporationsReal EstateProbate and Estate PlanningCriminal LawFamily LawStudents may earn more than one Paralegal Specialist Certificate.Generally, any course completed for any one Paralegal SpecialistCertificate need not be repeated and will apply towards other ParalegalSpecialist Certificates.Each certificate is tailored to include training in substantive legalanalysis, drafting of relevant legal documents, and managing ofprocedural matters. Each specialization requires the completion of 40.5quarter units.Litigation Specialization(672-000-515)This certificate covers case analysis, legal research, drafting ofpleadings, motion and discovery documents, evidence law, andpreparation of civil cases for trial.Certificate Requirements(9 courses; 40.5 quarter units)PLA 324PLA 301PLA 303PLA 309PLA 306PLA 308PLA 318PLA 425PLA 426English for ProfessionalsLegal Theory and EthicsLaw Office AdministrationDirected Research & Writing ATortsContractsRemedies and JudgmentsLitigation ILitigation II(Prerequisite: PLA 425)Corporations Specialization(672-000-516)This certificate covers case analysis, legal research, and preparation ofdocuments for the formation and management of the corporate entity,including regulation of securities, acquisitions, and mergers.Certificate Requirements(9 courses; 40.5 quarter units)PLA 324PLA 301PLA 303PLA 309PLA 308PLA 305PLA 318PLA 429PLA 430English for ProfessionalsLegal Theory and EthicsLaw Office AdministrationDirected Research & Writing AContractsPropertyRemedies and JudgmentsCorporations ICorporations II(Prerequisite: PLA 429)Real Estate Law Specialization(672-000-517)This certificate covers case analysis, legal research, analysis andpreparation of documents involving leases, sale of property, real estatesyndications, condominiums, zoning, and other related matters.Certificate Requirements(9 courses; 40.5 quarter units)PLA 324PLA 301PLA 303PLA 309PLA 305PLA 308PLA 318PLA 431PLA 432English for ProfessionalsLegal Theory and EthicsLaw Office AdministrationDirected Research & Writing APropertyContractsRemedies and JudgmentsReal Estate I(Recommended: PLA 303)Real Estate II(Prerequisite: PLA 431)Probate and Estate Planning Specialization(672-000-518)This certificate covers case analysis, legal research, preparation ofdocuments, including wills and trusts, and handling administration ofdecedent’s estate, including tax matters.