Paralegal-Post Bachelor Degree Professional Paralegal Certificate (PLG.CT)
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.
Students will demonstrate understanding of necessary components of litigating civil
lawsuits.
Students will demonstrate ability to analyze a factual situation by applying appropriate
legal concepts.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of research as the basis of inquiry.
Program Plan 2025-2026 Full Time - Fall Start
**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**
MILESTONE: Students must have a Bachelor's degree completed prior to starting this program.
Year 1 - Fall
Courses
Credits
BUS 2030
Business Law I
3
PLG 2100
Legal Research
3
PLG 2130
Substantive Law
4
PLG 2611
Legal Technology
3
TOTAL CREDITS
13
Year 1 - Winter
Courses
Credits
PLG 2110
Litigation
4
PLG 2120
Legal Writing
4
PLG 2612
eDiscovery
3
BUS 2040
Business Law II
3
TOTAL CREDITS
14
MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this certificate.
Year 1 - Summer
Courses
Credits
PLG 2140
Evidence Preparation and Property Law
4
PLG 2160
Legal Ethics
2
PLG 2601-2609
Special Topics
2
TOTAL CREDITS
7
TOTAL CREDITS
35
Winter Start Cohort
Year 1 - Winter
Courses
Credits
BUS 2030
Business Law I
3
PLG 2100
Legal Research
3
PLG 2130
Substantive Law
4
PLG 2611
Legal Technology
3
TOTAL CREDITS
13
Year 1 - Summer
Courses
Credits
PLG 2110
Litigation
4
PLG 2120
Legal Writing
4
PLG 2612
eDiscovery
3
TOTAL CREDITS
11
Milestone: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this certificate.