Program Overview
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies program is designed to train students as legal professionals who have the writing, thinking, and reasoning skills to effectively contribute to a legal organization. Program graduates may find employment opportunities in the judicial system, private law firms, state agencies, legal aid organizations, banks, title insurance companies, corporations and hospitals with corporate legal departments. Program graduates also are generally prepared to enter paralegal baccalaureate programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Program Note
In many states, paralegals and legal assistants can carry out any function that lawyers perform with three notable exceptions: setting legal fees, giving legal advice to clients, and representing clients in court proceedings. Paralegals and legal assistants work directly under an attorney’s supervision, unless otherwise authorized by statute, court rules or agency regulations permitting paralegals to provide assistance directly to the public.
Additional Program Information
A transfer agreement with at least one four-year college or university exists for this A.A.S. program. Students should consult an advisor for more information.
This program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
A grade of B or better is required in PLAS 1103.
Choose four
| PLAS2213 | Real Estate Law | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2223 | Estates. Trusts and Wills | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2233 | Criminal Litigation | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2253 | Corporate Law | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2263 | Family Law | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2333 | Laws of Evidence | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2403 | Special Topics in Paralegal Studies | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45 |
General education
A higher level mathematics course may be substituted.
A higher level Spanish course may be substituted for SPAN 1503.
Choose one
| HUMS1513 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 Credits |
| PHIL2523 | Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN1503 | Basic Spanish | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer term
Fall semester
| PLAS1133 | Legal Research & Writing II | 3 Credits |
| PLAS2113 | Legal Technology | 3 Credits |
| Humanities Course | 3 Credits |
| Paralegal/Legal Assistant Electives | 6 Credits |
Spring semester
| PLAS2413 | Paralegal Internship | 3 Credits |
| Paralegal/Legal Assistant Electives | 6 Credits |
| Mathematics Course | 4 Credits |
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