This program is approved by the American Bar Association and is designed to prepare you for a career as a paralegal. Students who complete the Law in Liberal Arts Major will simultaneously complete the requirements for the Paralegal Certificate and receive the BA and the certificate together. This major focuses on providing students with practical legal skills as well as a background in legal concepts so that you will graduate with immediate job prospects in a rapidly expanding profession.
Disclaimer: Paralegals must not engage in the unauthorized practice of law and must work under the supervision of a licensed attorney except as otherwise permitted by law.
Our Law in Liberal Arts courses will train and prepare you for careers in the legal profession. This major aims to provide you with practical legal skills as well as a background in legal concepts. Law in Liberal Arts majors are required to complete 33 credit hours of legal specialty courses, earning a C or better in each. Majors must take at least nine semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction. Courses may be selected from the list below:
Not all previous courses meet the required departmental guidelines. It is strongly recommended that transfer students meet with an Advisor, Paralegal Studies Advisor, in order to avoid conflicts and missing important courses, which may delay your graduation. Only up to four legal specialty courses will be accepted on transfer. The Director of Paralegal Studies reviews these transfer requests for adherence to our student learning outcomes and paralegal competencies.
If you find that your previous courses do not meet the 200-level equivalency, you should complete the 200-level courses as early as possible after transferring to IU Indianapolis. Be advised, that it is assumed by instructors of 300/400-level courses that you have completed ENG-W270, and know how to write a research paper.
To help you guide your four-year college journey, consult your degree map for a snapshot of classes you will be taking to finish your degree.
