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Oct 07, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Paralegal, Post-Degree Certificate
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Conditional Enrollment Program:
Please see Program Admission
Department: Paralegal
Conditional/Program/Major Code: CRDLEGALASST/LAP
CIP Code: 22.0302
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
- Define the boundaries of the paralegal career field, explain the duties assigned and the responsibilities delegated to paralegals, including the knowledge of legal ethics.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing with lawyers, clients and witnesses (including interviewing), court personnel, co-workers and other legal/business professionals.
- Organize, summarize, analyze and apply factual and legal information for use in preparing legal correspondence, and office, court and other documents for attorney review.
- Demonstrate the ability to use both print and electronic sources to find and analyze a variety of legal sources, including statutes, rules of court, rules of evidence, case law and regulations, and the ability to apply them to a given set of facts.
- Describe the sources of law, hierarchy and powers of various state and federal courts and demonstrate the paralegal’s role during litigation (including note-taking, preparing pleadings, motions, discovery and other documents).
Semester Pathway
This pathway is a suggested sequence of courses for your program of study. Work with an advisor to develop a unique pathway for you based on your placement recommendations, any prior college courses, and your specific situation. The courses listed reflect the minimum requirements for this program. *Designed for students who have completed prerequisites and have met college preparatory requirements in math, writing and reading.
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Program Total: 40 Credits
*Electives - specialty area electives are not offered every semester; consult with a PAR faculty advisor to determine course offerings.
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