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Feb 16, 2025
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Paralegal Technology, AAS
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The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Technology is designed to provide an understanding of the law and the practical skills needed to assist attorneys in the responsibilities of a law firm, including research, investigation, document preparation and writing. Instruction includes principles and practical experience in word processing, legal writing, ethical legal practice, professional responsibility, and organizing legal ideas and factual materials. Job Opportunities Paralegal • Legal Assistant Program Learning Outcomes In addition to achieving the institutional learning outcomes, paralegal program graduates will be able to: - Perform legal research
- Demonstrate effective legal writing skills
- Demonstrate effective computer skills, litigation support programs, trial graphics, and case management software
- Use effective interviewing and investigation skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal process and the nature of law practice
- Apply legal and ethical principles to guide paralegal conduct
- Employ basic principles of law office management
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General Education
Complete all (21 Hours) Social Science
Complete one (3 hours) from HIST, SOCI, or SPAN Paralegal Courses
Complete all 39 Hours |
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