English with a Certificate in Paralegal Studies

English and law make for a powerful combination. The Kutztown University English Program offers students a chance to simultaneously obtain a B.A. in English and complete Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Studies Certificate offered exclusively to Kutztown University

Students in English with LCCC’s Paralegal Studies Certificate will gain an understanding of what paralegals can accomplish, as well as the limitations imposed by the unauthorized practice of law statute. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

Students who complete this program are prepared for a career in a legal setting with a strong foundation in the writing, close reading, and research skills of the English major. Students will gain an understanding of what paralegals can accomplish, as well as the limitations imposed by the unauthorized practice of law statute. Internships provide students with practical experience in the paralegal field.

LCCC’s Paralegal Studies Certificate offered exclusively to Kutztown University is a stepping stone to a variety of career opportunities, including real estate, law researcher, trust coordinator, title researcher, settlement clerk, litigation specialist, contract coordinator, or law librarian. Additionally, the English B.A. with LCCC’s Paralegal Studies Certificate provides an excellent foundation for law school.

LCCC’s Paralegal Studies Certificate is comprised of seven Paralegal Courses offered exclusively through our partnership with Lehigh Carbon Community College. Students take general education credits, the English core, the English electives, and 7 paralegal classes (6 requirements and 1 elective) that are all offered on Kutztown University’s campus. Students will transfer nine KU credits at the 200 level back to LCCC as electives.