Legal Assistant (261) Certificate

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Paralegal (3 credits)
• LGL 115 - Real Estate for Legal Assistants (3 credits)
• LGL 200 - Ethics for the Paralegal (3 credits)
• LGL 216 - Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice (3 credits)

Spring I

• LGL 117 - Family Law (3 credits)
• LGL 215 - Torts (3 credits)
• LGL 222 - Information Technology for the Paralegal (3 credits)
• AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills (3 credits)
• PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics (3 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 31

Program Information (PSAHHS)

For additional information about this program visit the Public Safety, Allied Health and Human Services Division web page, stop by Hampton Campus, Hampton III - Suite 747, phone 757-825-2808, or email psahhs@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.