Paralegal Studies - AAS

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Paralegal Studies program is designed to prepare students for positions as paralegals in the legal and business fields. Individuals who are already employed in the legal field and seeking advancement opportunities may also select this program of study. Paralegals work under the supervision of an attorney and their work includes preparing legal documents, researching and compiling information, and communicating with clients. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as computer literacy skills, are important to the paralegal.

Credit Hours Required: 61

Note: This degree is primarily designed to prepare students for direct employment. Students who are preparing to transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution for an advanced degree in paralegal studies should contact an academic advisor for assistance in establishing an educational plan.

AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

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  College Composition or Applied Communication Credits: 6


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  Mathematics Credits: 3


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  Physical and Biological Sciences  Credits: 4


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  Arts and Humanities AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 6 1

Note: 1 Select from two different prefixes

Program Requirements (24 credits)

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  LAW 100 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies Credits: 3


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  LAW 102 - Legal Computer Applications Credits: 3


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  LAW 103 - Ethics and the Law Credits: 3


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  LAW 217 - Legal Research & Writing I Credits: 3


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  LAW 218 - Legal Research and Writing II Credits: 3


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  LAW 220 - Civil Procedure I Credits: 3


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  LAW 221 - Civil Procedure II Credits: 3


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  LAW 232 - Evidence Credits: 3

Program Electives

Select 18 credit hours from the following courses:

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  LAW 104 - Wills, Trusts and Probate Credits: 3


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  LAW 107 - Law Office Management Credits: 3


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  LAW 109 - Substantive Criminal Law Credits: 3


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  LAW 202 - Real Estate Law Credits: 3


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  LAW 203 - Family Law Credits: 3


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  LAW 204 - Business Organizations Credits: 3


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  LAW 205 - Contracts Credits: 3


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  LAW 212 - Juvenile Justice Procedures Credits: 3


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  LAW 214 - Juvenile Dependency Law Credits: 3


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  LAW 230 - Administrative Law Credits: 3


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  LAW 260 - Procedural Criminal Law Credits: 3


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  LAW 270 - Mediation and Negotiation Credits: 3


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  LAW 275 - Bankruptcy Credits: 3


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  LAW 290 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: 3


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  LAW 296 - Internship: Paralegal Studies Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Paralegal Studies Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate analytical and judgment abilities as a legal professional.


2. Apply knowledge and understanding of substantive law and legal principles in one or more areas of practice.


3. Produce legal documents that meet professional standards, reflect accurate legal research, and are in correct format.


4. Act in a professional manner consistent with applicable ethical standards.


5. Demonstrate proficiency using software and technology available to the legal profession.

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