Paralegal (PLG.APP)

Program Outcome

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration
of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes
represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of
their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Graduates will demonstrate understanding of necessary components of litigating civil lawsuits.
  • Graduates will demonstrate ability to analyze a factual situation by applying appropriate legal concepts
  • Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of research as the basis of inquiry.

Program Plan 2024-2025
Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses    Credits
CIS 1050 Personal Computer Productivity Tools 4
ENG 1510         Composition I 3
  or ENG 1510E Composition I Enhanced 4
  or ENG 1510S Composition I with Support 6
Gen Ed Fine arts/Humanities 3
Gen Ed Social Science 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  13

MILESTONE: Complete all required supportive courses with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

Year 1 - Winter

Courses    Credits
BUS 2030 Business Law I 3
COM 1290 Interpersonal Communications 3
  or COM 1600 Fundamentals of Speech 3
ENG 1520 Composition II 3
Gen Ed Science/Mathematics 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  13

MILESTONE: Interview with Program Director for admission into PLG program NOTE: PLG Cohorts start in Fall or Winter terms only.

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
BUS 2040 Business Law II 3
Elective         Any course 1000 or higher 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  5

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
PLG 2100             Legal Research 3
PLG 2130        Substantive Law 4
PLG 2611 Legal Technology 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  10

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
PLG 2110    Litigation 4
PLG 2120 Legal Writing 4
PLG 2612 eDiscovery 3
PLG 2160 Legal Ethics 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  13

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this degree.

Year 2 - Summer

Courses   Credits
PLG 2140 Trial Preparation 3
PLG 2510 Paralegal Internship or Elective*                                                                              3
PLG 2601-2609 Special Topics 2
  TOTAL CREDITS  5-8

Note: PLG 2510 is highly recommended for students not currently employed in the field.

TOTAL CREDITS  62