Academics
Paralegal – Certificate
The mission of the Paralegal certificate is to produce competent, well-rounded individuals who are able to work under the supervision of an attorney in the many areas of the practice of law, specifically, the student will be prepared to perform such tasks as legal research, client interviews, investigations, preparation of legal documents, and other legal work as delegated by an attorney. Paralegals are employed by private law firms, corporations, governmental agencies, insurance companies, title companies, and financial institutions.Â
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 37
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| PRLGL 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL | 3 |
| PRLGL 112 | LEGAL RESEARCH I | 3 |
| PRLGL 113 | LEGAL RESEARCH II | 3 |
| PRLGL 114 | FAMILY LAW | 3 |
| PRLGL 115 | WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION | 3 |
| PRLGL 116 | CIVIL LITIGATION | 3 |
| PRLGL 117 | ADMINISTRATIVE LAW | 3 |
| PRLGL 118 | LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PRLGL 159 | PARALEGAL PRE-INTERNSHIP | 1 |
| PRLGL 215 | BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| PRLGL 260 | PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| APPROVED ELECTIVES * | 6 |
* PRLGL 120, 121, 141; CRJ 111, 225, 227, 230
Students enrolled in this program must meet with the Program Coordinator to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Computers are an important component to many aspects of this profession. The student should be familiar with keyboarding. If not, an additional class in keyboarding is recommended.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Summer Semester | Approved Elective |
| Fall Semester 1 | PRLGL 110; PRLGL 112; PRLGL 116; PRLGL 117; PRLGL 215; |
| Spring Semester 1 | PRLGL 113; PRLGL 114; PRLGL 115; PRLGL 118; PRLGL 159; Approved Elective |
| Summer Semester | PRLGL 260 |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Peoria Campus
Poplar Hall Room 117
(309) 690-7691
Illinois Career Cluster
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Pathway:
Legal Services