Academics
Paralegal
The mission of the Associate in Applied Science Paralegal program of study 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
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 62
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE *** | 4 | |
| BUS 120 or | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS or | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS **** | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES ** | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CRJ 225 | CRIMINAL LAW | 3 |
| CRJ 230 | COURT PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE | 3 |
| 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 ELECTIVE ***** | 3 |
* POLSC 115, 119 or PSY 110 are recommended; see specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** PHIL 111 is recommended; see specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
*** BIOL 111 or 140 are recommended; see specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
**** MATH 110 or above; see specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
***** Other PRLGL, CRJ, or law related courses recommended; meet with your advisor for appropriate selection.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science degree 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 |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; BUS 120 or Mathematics; Social Science; PRLGL 110 |
| Spring Semester 1 | COMM 110; PRLGL 112; Humanities; CRJ 225 |
| Summer Semester | Laboratory Science |
| Fall Semester 2 | PRLGL 113; PRLGL 116; PRLGL 117; PRLGL 215; PRLGL 159 |
| Spring Semester 2 | CRJ 230; PRLGL 115; PRLGL 260; PRLGL 114; PRLGL 118 |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
North Campus Poplar Hall
Room 117
(309) 690-7691
Illinois Career Cluster
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Pathway:
Legal Services