The two areas of study for this topic-specific Specialist Program are Business Organizations and Accounting and Tax Law for Paralegals. A required elective further sharpens your understanding of Business Law.
Business Organizations
Attorneys use paralegals extensively in their business or corporate law practices, and corporate paralegals—employed by both law firms and corporate legal departments—are among the best paid in the profession. Learn the procedures for incorporation and the documentation necessary to maintain corporate structures.
Accounting and Tax Law for Paralegals
Gain an understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, techniques and standard practices in the business world as well as those unique to law firms. Learn about financial reporting periods, basic business organizational principles, tax terminology and commonly encountered documents. You will also learn to use common federal income tax forms, and develop accounting skills related to small business management.
Elective
Once you have begun this program, you will work with your instructor to determine which elective course fits best with your particular area of interest. You will choose one of the following electives: E-Discovery, Legal Ethics, Laws of Evidence, Advanced Legal Research or Constitutional Law.