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  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PLGL",
  "name": "Paralegal",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/coursesaz/plgl/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PLGL 30",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "30",
      "title": "Introduction to Paralegal/Legal",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "Eligibility for (ENGL C1000 or ENGL 1A) or (ENGL C1000H or ENGL 1AH) or AMLA 1A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Federal and state legal systems, role of paralegals and relationship of paralegals to attorneys, basic civil litigation, legal writing, investigation of claims, and legal ethics for paralegals.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 5,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-30"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 31",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "31",
      "title": "Legal Analysis and Writing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "corequisite": "PLGL 30 (May have been taken previously)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Law library for legal research and references including reading and analyzing cases, statutes, constitutions, secondary sources, and preparation of case briefs.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-31"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 32",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "32",
      "title": "Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "PLGL 30 and (PLGL 31 or PLGL 31A)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Research memoranda, trial briefs, appellate briefs, and other legal document preparation. Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis training.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-32"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 33",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "33",
      "title": "Civil Procedure",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "corequisite": "PLGL 30 (May have been taken previously)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Pre-trial procedural steps of litigating a cause of action to post-trial remedies. Jurisdiction, venue, parties, default judgments, pleadings, and pretrial law and motion. Discovery, summary judgments, settlements and preparation for and support at trial, including post-trial remedies and enforcement of judgments.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-33"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 34",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "34",
      "title": "Law Office Procedures",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "corequisite": "PLGL 30 (may have been taken previously)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Procedures utilized by a paralegal in a law office. Court systems, preparation and filing of legal papers and court documents, and drafting specialized documents in estate planning, real estate, divorce, unlawful detainer, adoption, corporations, conservatorships, and guardianships.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-34"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-34"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 35",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "35",
      "title": "Law Office Technology",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "PLGL 30",
      "advisory": "CISB 15",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Personal computer usage for special purposes in the law office. Drafting of legal documents, document control, e-filing, e-discovery, preparation of billing, law office and case load management, and trial graphics and preparation.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-35"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-35"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 36",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "36",
      "title": "Paralegal Internship",
      "units": "1",
      "prerequisite": "PLGL 31 and PLGL 33 and PLGL 34 and Instructor approval and Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog.",
      "corequisite": "PLGL 32 and PLGL 35 and PLGL 37 and PLGL 39 (All may have been taken previously)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "On-the-job experience in the paralegal profession, which relates to student's classroom based learning. Placement is not guaranteed but assistance is provided by the paralegal faculty. A minimum of five hours per week of supervised work (minimum 54 clock hours per semester) is required.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for Pass/No Pass only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 37",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "37",
      "title": "Tort Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Analysis of the law of torts, including intentional torts such as assault, battery, false imprisonment, defamation, privacy, trespass, and nuisance; negligence; and strict liability. Examination of insurance defense issues.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-37"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-37"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 38",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "38",
      "title": "Employment and Ethical Issues in Paralegalism",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "PLGL 31 and PLGL 33 and PLGL 34",
      "corequisite": "PLGL 32 and PLGL 35 and PLGL 37 and PLGL 39 (All may have been taken previously)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Job search skills including preparation of professional resumes and cover letters, interviewing techniques, networking, application of these skills in beginning the search for paralegal employment, and paralegal and attorney ethics.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-38"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 39",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "39",
      "title": "Contract Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Laws relating to the formation of contracts. Includes study of the Statute of Frauds, third-party rights, liability for breach of contract, remedies, discharge, and the Uniform Commercial Code.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-39"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-39"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 41",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "41",
      "title": "Property Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Examination of the law relating to real and personal property. Analysis of the various forms of ownership of real property; easements, covenants, conditions, and licenses; constitutional questions; types of real estate deeds; and land use controls.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-41"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 42",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "42",
      "title": "Family Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Laws relating to marriage, dissolution, nullity, and legal separation. Includes topics of community property, child custody, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial and antenuptial agreements.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-42"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 43",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "43",
      "title": "Wills and Trusts",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Legal principles of the laws of wills and trusts, organization, and jurisdiction of the California Probate Courts, estate planning and estate taxes.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-43"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 44",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "44",
      "title": "Bankruptcy Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Creation, scope, and administrative function of federal bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 48",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "48",
      "title": "Criminal Law and Procedures",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "General principles of criminal law and procedure, elements of crimes against person and property, parties to a crime, defenses to crimes. Analysis of procedural law relating to arrest, search and seizure, rights to counsel and a jury, evidentiary issues, sentencing, and appeal.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-48"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 49",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "49",
      "title": "Evidence Law",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Evidence law in civil and criminal cases: principles of relevance and competence of evidence, hearsay and character evidence rules, evidentiary privileges, use and authentication of writings. Use of evidence at trial, burdens of proof and presumptions, constitutional issues.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-49"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 100",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "100",
      "title": "The Litigation Practice and eDiscovery",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Role of eDiscovery in modern day litigation, court rules and procedure, overview of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) process, data privacy laws, and related ethical issues.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-100"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 101",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "Project Management Principles in eDiscovery",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Project management, review of the lifecycle of litigation, and application of project management principles to eDiscovery.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/plgl/#plgl-101"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 102",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "102",
      "title": "Litigation Support Technology from Data Collection to Trial",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Role of the litigation lifecycle from data collection, document review, and production to use at trial. Role of technology and litigation support department and teams in the acquisition of data and eDiscovery processing.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-102"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PLGL 103",
      "subject": "PLGL",
      "number": "103",
      "title": "Litigation Support Applications",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "advisory": "PLGL 102",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Use of litigation support software and technology in the forensic data collection process and eDiscovery. Practical training in contemporary document review software.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/plgl/#plgl-103"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}