Outcomes
Students will describe and define the role of the paralegal in the legal profession through mastering legal terminology, reviewing basic legal research and writing techniques, and developing professional ethics.
Students will perform legal research in the library and online while stressing the fundamentals of legal analysis and writing, citation checking, and verification of authority.
Students will perform routine tasks involved in managing a law office, including managing case files, following ethics rules, and billing for work performed.
Program Overview
The 36 credit-hour Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies certificate program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree and appropriate writing and computer experience to enhance their college coursework. 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 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
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 three
General education
| BSNS 1653 | Business Law | 3 Credits |
| COMM 1603 | Business Communication | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 36
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer term
Fall semester
Spring semester
| PLAS 2413 | Paralegal Internship | 3 |
| | Electives | 6 Credits |
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