Paralegal
Assist lawyers, law offices, and corporations in collecting vital information to defend and prosecute the law.
What is a Paralegal?
Paralegals are qualified by education, training, or work experience and are employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity to perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. The curriculum and industry standards are based on the National Association of Legal Assistants Descriptions of Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Sections.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, we have you covered. MCC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
| Courses Required | Hours |
|---|---|
| Writing I (ENG 101) | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (Math) (MAT 105, MAT 110, MAT 116, MAT 126, or higher-level Quantitative Reasoning course) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences course* (*PSY 110 or SOC 101 recommended) | 3 |
| Heritage or Humanities | 3 |
| General Education Elective (ENG 102 recommended) | 3 |
| COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication OR | 3 |
| COM 181 Basic Public Speaking | (3) |
| Courses Required | Hours |
|---|---|
| CIT 105 Intro to Computers | 3 |
| CIT 130 Productivity Software | 3 |
| Criminal Justice course ** (**CRJ 216 OR 217 recommended) | 3 |
| Courses Required | Hours |
|---|---|
| PGL 111 Legal Systems & Term | 3 |
| PGL 112 Legal Research | 3 |
| PGL 113 Law Office Management | 3 |
| PGL 211 Family Law (Prerequisite - PGL 111 & PGL 112) | 3 |
| PGL 212 Legal Writing (Prerequisite - PGL 111 & PGL 112) | 3 |
| PGL 213 Civil Litigation I (Prerequisite - PGL 111 & PGL 112) | 3 |
| PGL 214 Real Property I (Prerequisite - PGL 111 & PGL 112) | 3 |
| PGL 221 Wills and Estates (Prerequisite - PGL 111 & PGL 112) | 3 |
| PGL 223 Civil Litigation II (Prerequisite - PGL 213) | 3 |
| PGL 224 Real Property II (Prerequisite - PGL 214) | 3 |
| PGL 231 Torts (Prerequisite - PGL 111 & PGL 112) | 3 |
| PGL 233 Ethics (Prerequisite - PGL 111 & PGL 112) | 3 |
| PGL 235 Paralegal Technology Capstone | 1 |
Students who wish to continue their education beyond the associate in applied science degree should consult the college/university of their choice to determine transfer options. Various options exist in Kentucky to pursue a bachelor's degree. The paralegal program has partner universities for students to complete a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, which serves as a pathway to applying for law school.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
