Paralegal Studies Major
The Paralegal Studies major combines the advantages of a liberal arts education with the development of professional skills necessary to provide legal assistance to attorneys in law offices, corporations, and government agencies. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals, or legal assistants, interview clients, draft legal documents, research points of law, support litigation, manage law offices, and represent clients before administrative agencies as allowed by law. Paralegal Studies Curriculum Maps
The MSU Paralegal Studies major has been approved by the American Bar Association for paralegal training. The program requirements are outlined below and described in the MSU Undergraduate Catalog.
General Education Prerequisite
GOVT 141—United States Government
Supplemental Requirement
CIS 101—Computers for Learning
Required Courses
PLS 210—Introduction to Paralegalism
PLS 321—Legal Research
PLS 322—Legal Writing
PLS 325—Civil Litigation for the Paralegal I
PLS 326—Civil Litigation for the Paralegal II
PLS 332—Property Law
PLS 334—Torts, Personal Injury Litigation and
Insurance Law
PLS 335—Contracts, Uniform Commercial Code
PLS 340—Criminal Law and Procedure
PLS 490—Paralegal Internship
PLS 499C—Senior Paralegal Practice Seminar
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Elective Courses
Choose 6 hours from the following electives.
At least 3 hours must be from PLS prefix courses.
GOVT 303—Comparative Constitutional Law
GOVT 321—Constitutional Law: Government Powers
GOVT 322—Courts and Civil Liberties
GOVT 324—Environmental Law and Policy
PLS 333—Family Law
PLS 336—Wills, Trusts, and Estates
PLS 337—Corporate Law
PLS 360—Paralegal Specialty Course
PLS 476—Special Problems in Paralegal Studies
Total: 39 Credit Hours
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Note: Kentucky law prohibits paralegals from engaging in the practice of law. Completion of the Paralegal Studies major and/or receipt of a BA in Paralegal Studies does not entitle one to practice law or render legal advice, except as provided by law. See: Kentucky Supreme Court Rule 3.700 and Kentucky Revised Statutes 524.130.
