Program of Study: Paralegal Studies
Academic Division: Business Division
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Paralegal Studies Class
In February 2009, the Paralegal Studies Program at CLC was approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), making it Lake County's only ABA-approved paralegal program.
There are two options to choose from in the paralegal field:
Paralegal Studies
(Certificate) Plan 22PB
The certificate is available to those students who have already completed a college degree. It consists entirely of paralegal specialty courses including legal research and writing, litigation and electives in specific areas such as family law, real estate, probate, corporations, intellectual property and torts.
Take one or two courses per semester, and complete the certificate in four or five semeters. Attend full time, and complete the certificate in three semesters
Course Sequence Guide for Certificate Plan 22PB 
Paralegal Studies
Associate in Applied Science Plan 22PA
The A.A.S. is a two year Associate in Applied Science degree that is specifically tailored for those paralegal students who have not yet earned a college degree. The courses required include paralegal specialty courses as well as general education courses that will enhance this career.
Take one or two courses per semester, and complete the associate degree in approximately 10 semeters. Attend full time, and complete it in four semesters.
Course Sequence Guide for AAS Plan 22PA
Specialty Courses
The Paralegal Studies Department at CLC offers legal specialty courses in the most marketable areas such as: Litigation, Real Property Law, Corporate and Securities Law, Intellectual Property Law, Bankruptcy Law, Family Law, and Probate Law.
| The following courses are scheduled to be offered: | ||
| Fall, Spring & Summer |
Fall & Spring Only - no Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 110 PLS 212 |
PLS 112* | |
| Fall Only |
Spring Only |
Spring & Summer |
Fall & Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLS 210 PLS 213 PLS 215 PLS 216 PLS 231 |
PLS 214 PLS 218 PLS 232 PLS 234 |
PLS 116 |
PLS 118 |
* It is recommended (although not required) that students complete PLS 112 prior to enrolling in other PLS electives.
** PLS 111 has been re-named PLS 211 effective Fall 2011.
*** This information is accurate, but subject to change.
Related Links
Contact Us
Business Division
Phone: (847) 543-2041
Gayle Miller
Department Chair
bdv476@clcillinois.edu
Paralegal Studies Links
- Paralegal Studies Main Page
- Career Information
- Certificate Screening Form
- Transfer Credit Policy
- Credit by Exam Policy
- Internship Information (PLS 250)
- Student Life
- Why Choose CLC's Program?
- Gainful Employment Information
Academic Information
- Program Requirements
- Course Descriptions
- Class Schedule by Term
- Information Sessions
- Transfer Guides
- Transfer Information
- Articulation Agreements
Fact Sheet
Information includes:
- - Typical jobs
- - Employers
- - Program overview
*The Program Requirements are in Portable Document Format (pdf). To view them you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
