Curriculum
From first day to capstone
Introduction to the Legal Profession
Meet the people who make legal work happen, learn what paralegals actually do, and map out realistic career pathways.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Confidentiality, conflicts, the unauthorized practice of law and the judgment calls that define a trustworthy paralegal.
Understanding the American Legal System
How federal and state courts fit together, where law comes from, and how to tell binding authority from persuasive authority.
Legal Research and Writing
Find current legal authority, document your research and prepare clear case briefs and attorney-review memoranda.
Legal Documents and Drafting
Prepare organized legal-support drafts, correspondence and document review checklists from fictional facts.
Civil Litigation and Court Procedures
Follow a fictional civil matter from intake and investigation through filing, discovery and trial preparation.
Law Office Technology and Case Management
Manage files, PDFs, spreadsheets, filing confirmations and secure digital workflows, including responsible AI use.
Client Intake and Case Administration
Gather neutral facts, record accurate messages and maintain reliable matter files under attorney direction.
Specialized Paralegal Practice Areas
Explore twelve practice areas through foundational documents, official resources and fictional case studies.
Evidence, Discovery, and Trial Preparation
Preserve sources, organize discovery and assemble a reviewable trial notebook from a fictional file.
Professional Communication and Law Office Management
Communicate accurately, prioritize work and record honest time entries while protecting client information.
Career Preparation and Paralegal Job Readiness
Prepare honest application materials, curate fictional work samples and practice entry-level interviews.
Final Capstone Project
Apply everything you have learned to a fictional client matter — from intake file to a complete professional portfolio for attorney review.