| Upcoming Dates | |
|---|---|
| Fall 2013: | September 17, 2013 - August 21, 2014 |
| Spring 2014: | January 28, 2014 - December 18, 2014 |
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 45 hours |
| Introduction to Business Entities | 30 hours |
| Civil Litigation | 36 hours |
| Corporations | 33 hours |
| Administrative Law | 33 hours |
| Contracts | 33 hours |
| Intellectual/Real Property | 33 hours |
| Employment/Labor Law | 33 hours |
| Remedies | 9 hours |
| Computers in the Legal Field | 36 hours |
| Total Hours | 321 hours |
*Undergraduates enrolled in the evening programs are required to complete the following course in addition to those listed above:
Fundamental Legal Studies 54 hours
This course, which is designed to supplement the writing component of Legal Research, utilizes lectures, in-class assignments and “workshop” tutorials and discussions to strengthen students’ legal writing skills. There will also be a discussion of legal interviewing skills and how information obtained from client and witness interviews can be used as a building block for legal proceedings with consideration for ethical issues faced by paralegals.
"USD's reputation was a factor I considered when enrolling in the program and undoubtedly a factor considered by prospective employers. Even before finishing the program I received a promotion, followed by another upon program completion "

