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Paralegal Studies

Associate Degree (PLS) • 82 Credit Hours • 2 Years Full-Time on Online & San Pedro Campus.

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Why Study Paralegal Studies at SPJC?

Provides practical training in Belizean and Caribbean legal systems, legal research and writing, civil and criminal procedure, contract and tort law, real property, and law office management.

How You Will Study

Pursue a two-year Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies delivered through evening classes on our San Pedro Campus and online components, preparing graduates to support attorneys, courts, government agencies, and corporate legal offices.

Key Competencies Acquired

  • Legal Research, Writing & Case Preparation
  • Caribbean & Belizean Constitutional & Public Law
  • Civil & Criminal Litigation Practice & Procedure
  • Real Property, Contracts, Torts, Wills & Probate

Career Pathways and Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies are prepared for immediate entry into professional roles or credit transfer into four-year bachelor’s degree programs:

  • Litigation & Corporate Paralegal
  • Court & Government Legal Assistant
  • Real Estate Conveyancing & Land Registry Specialist
  • Legal Office & Compliance Administrator
Tuition and Program Fees (PLS) 2 Years Full-Time • 82 Credit Hours • $45.00 BZD per credit hour rate ($3,690.00 BZD tuition) • Inclusive of registration and semester fees.
Total Estimated Cost $8,285.00 BZD
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Paralegal Studies — Course Outline

Semester 1

Course CodeCourse DescriptionCredits
HIST 1014Belizean History3 Credits
ENGL 1015English Grammar & Composition I3 Credits
MATH 1014Intermediate Algebra3 Credits
CMPS 1004Computer Application I3 Credits
PSYC 1014Introduction to Psychology3 Credits
LAW 1121Principles of Public Law3 Credits

Semester 2

Course CodeCourse DescriptionCredits
ENGL 1025English Grammar & Composition II3 Credits
CMPS 1024Computer Application II3 Credits
PLGS 1121Introduction to Legal Research & Writing3 Credits
LAW 1120Caribbean Legal Systems3 Credits
MGMT 2055Legal & Professional Ethics3 Credits
RSCH 2014Research Methods3 Credits

Semester 3

Course CodeCourse DescriptionCredits
LAW 2222Criminal Law3 Credits
ENGL 2015Communication Studies I3 Credits
PLGS 2227The Law of Associations3 Credits
PLGS 1122Law Office Management3 Credits
PLGS 2225Civil Practice & Procedures I3 Credits
PLGS 2123Criminal Practice & Procedures3 Credits

Semester 4

Course CodeCourse DescriptionCredits
PLGS 2226Civil Practice & Procedures II3 Credits
ENGL 2212Communication Studies II3 Credits
PLGS 2224Introduction to Family Law3 Credits
LAWW 2224Law of Contract3 Credits
LAWW 2223Law of Tort3 Credits
SOCL 1014Introduction to Sociology3 Credits

Internship & Summer Courses

Graduating students complete a 4-credit-hour legal internship plus 6 credit hours of summer legal coursework (82 total program credits).

Course CodeCourse DescriptionCredits
LAW 1225Real Property Law3 Credits
PLGS 2228Introduction to Wills, Trust, Probate & Administration3 Credits
MGMT 2995Legal Workforce Internship4 Credits

Enroll in Paralegal Studies at SPJC

Complete the 82 Credit Hours curriculum in 2 years full-time at $45.00 BZD per credit hour. Up to 33 transfer credits accepted.

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