Course Curriculum - Master's Degree in Paralegal Studies

The program consists of four core courses, three specialities of two courses each, a practicum, and research project for a total of 12 courses. Below is a listing of required courses for the Paralegal Studies program through CPS Online. Click on a course for more detailed course descriptions (each course is worth three credits):

Core Curriculum

Core Paralegal Courses

CPS 210 EM American Jurisprudence
CPS 211 EM Legal Research and Writing
CPS 212 EM Litigation
CPS 213 EM Corporations and Contracts Law

Legal Specialties

Government Law

CPS 214 EM Administrative Law
CPS 215 EM Government Contracts Law

Intellectual Property Law

CPS 216 EM Elements of Intellectual Property Law
CPS 217 EM Prosecution and Litigation in Intellectual Property Law

International Law

CPS 218 EM International Trade and Finance
CPS 219 EM International Litigation

Additional Requirements

CPS 294 EM Independent Research
CPS 298 EM Practicum

^ Back to Top

» Program Overview
» Message from the Director
» Course Curriculum
» Course Descriptions
» Admission Requirements
» Faculty
» Testimonials

» Visit our On-Campus website

Accelerated online format allows students to complete core requirements for their master's degrees in approximately two years. Each course meets via a distance learning environment for six consecutive weeks.

Integrated curriculum weaves instruction in ethics and professionalism, technology, and writing throughout the program, allowing students to internalize and master these important concepts easily.

Association with the GW Law School allows our students to study legal research with GW law librarians who hold J.D.s and master's degrees in Library Science.

Advanced standing of up to 12 credits is available. See our admission requirements for more information.