Paralegals are trained specialists who, under the supervision of an attorney, perform a wide variety of legal tasks. These tasks may include legal research, law office management and preparation of legal documents. Only an attorney may provide legal services directly to the public. Students can earn the Associate in Applied Science which prepares graduates for employment in:
This program is approved by the American Bar Association and the College is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. Students who already have a college degree – Associate’s, Bachelor’s or higher, can earn a Paralegal Studies Certificate.
Students may select an alternate Computer Science (GE MST) course for which they have appropriate academic advisement and preparation in mathematics, such as CSC 106.
A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 or ESL-098.
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
ENG 121, PLS 100
ENG 121, PLS 100
PLS 100, PLS 101
PLS 100, PLS 101
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113, CSC 105 or CSC 106
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113, CSC 105 or CSC 106
A grade of “C” or better in ENG 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113, PLS 101
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121 and PLS 123
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121 and PLS 123
Paralegal Electives
Choose one of the following courses (3 credits each):
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113, PLS 121
PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 110, PLS 113, PLS 121 and PLS 104 or PLS 108 or PLS 109 plus permission of both the program director and Career and Transfer Services located on the 2nd Floor of West Hall.
Students may satisfy this requirement with any HED or PED course.
Passing score on the College placement test or successful completion of MAT 013
BUS 115 will satisfy the math requirement. Students considering transfer to a baccalaureate program should consult an academic advisor as to other math choices.
A passing score on the algebra portion of the College placement test or MAT 013
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113, PLS 121, PLS 123, and 15 additional credits of paralegal courses (PLS Courses) and permission of the PLS program director or department chair.
Paralegal Electives
Choose one of the following courses (3 credits each):
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 113, PLS 121
PLS 121
PLS 100, PLS 101, PLS 110, PLS 113, PLS 121 and PLS 104 or PLS 108 or PLS 109 plus permission of both the program director and Career and Transfer Services located on the 2nd Floor of West Hall.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Choose one Science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Math, Science and Technology (GE MST).
Can students who major in Paralegal Studies transfer to a four-year college or university?
Articulation agreements with public and private institutions offer students who earn the A.A.S. degree the opportunity to transfer all of their coursework to the four-year institution. Students in specialized programs, or who earn an A.A.S. degree should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Students must either have a high school diploma or have passed an equivalency examination. Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
What are the objectives of this program?
How are these objectives met?
When students complete the program, what skills will they have?
Note: For students matriculating in this program, degree credit will not ordinarily be given for any course designated PLS which was completed more than six years prior to completion of the degree program.
Contact Name: Aslihan Cakmak, Chairperson
Contact Phone: 732.906.2526
Contact Email: ACakmak@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/business-and-computer-science
Our students transfer to 4-year colleges and universities around the globe. We’ve had students transfer to every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.
The Statewide Transfer Agreement for New Jersey ensures that students who earn an A.A. or A.S. degree at a community college will have those credits fully transferable to a New Jersey public four-year institution, will have completed half of the credits required for a basic four-year degree and will have completed all lower division general education requirements. In addition, articulation agreements are being worked out with institutions granting baccalaureate degrees to facilitate the transfer process. Students should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Are you interested in transferring to a school in New Jersey? You can use the tools at NJTransfer.org to see which of your MCC courses will transfer to a specific college.
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