Area of Study: Paralegal Studies 

Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Business degree in Paralegal Studies

Program Sequence

The program educates students to serve as paralegal professionals and work independently in the legal field under the supervision of attorneys.  Students receive a general legal education with course work in law office technology, law office administration and computer assisted legal research.

Graduates are prepared for careers in business, industry or non-profit corporations that interface with the legal system.  Typical employers include law firms, insurance companies, local, state and federal government, title companies, banks and corporations.

Paralegals organize and manage work flow in law office settings, draft legal documents, research and draft legal memoranda, and prepare attorney billings. They conduct background checks, interview clients and pursue factual investigations for employers. Paralegals may prepare witnesses for depositions and for trial. They organize client files and generally maintain client relationships. Paralegals may serve as employer liaisons to business, the police, other attorneys, government officials and the courts.Paralegals cannot accept a case, set fees, give legal advice or represent a client in court.

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This is an American Bar Association (ABA)approved program.
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