Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies- Tech Prep
Paralegals (also called "Legal Assistants") work under
the supervision of an attorney and assist in the delivery of legal services.
They do substantive legal work the supervising attorney would otherwise
do; however, paralegals are not attorneys. Paralegals generally may not
provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by
law. Paralegals are important members of the legal service team. They
perform such functions as interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting
legal documents, conducting legal research, and attending depositions
and court hearings.
Paralegals are found in a number of work settings,
including law offices, government agencies, and corporate offices.
This
program is approved by the American Bar Association. It consists of both
legal and general education courses. It is intended for the training
of paralegals and is not a pre-law course of study. |
|
Subject |
Catalog# |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| First Semester |
|
ENGL |
1301 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| ‡ |
POFI |
1401 |
Computer Applications I |
4 |
|
LGLA |
1307 |
Introduction to Law and the Legal Professions |
3 |
|
LGLA |
1301 |
Legal Research and Writing |
3 |
|
LGLA |
1355 |
Family Law |
3 |
|
|
|
Semester Total |
16 |
| Second Semester |
|
SPCH |
1315 |
Principles of Public Speaking |
3 |
|
- - - - |
- - - - |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
ENGL |
1302 |
English Composition II |
3 |
|
LGLA |
1353 |
Wills, Trusts, Probate and Administration |
3 |
|
LGLA |
1351 |
Contracts |
3 |
|
LGLA |
1345 |
Civil Litigation |
3 |
|
|
|
Semester Total |
18 |
| Third Semester |
|
GOVT |
2301 |
American Government I |
3 |
|
LGLA |
2303 |
Torts and Personal Injury Law |
3 |
|
LGLA |
- - - - |
Elective+ |
3 |
|
LGLA |
2309 |
Real Property |
3 |
|
POFT |
1309 |
Administrative Office Procedures I |
3 |
|
POFT |
2301 |
Intermediate Keyboarding |
3 |
|
|
|
Semester Total |
18 |
| Fourth Semester |
|
- - - - |
- - - - |
Natural Science/Mathematics |
4 |
|
ACNT
BUSI |
1303
1307 |
Introduction to Accounting I
or
Personal Finance |
3 |
|
LGLA |
- - - - |
Elective+ |
3 |
|
LGLA |
2307 |
Law Office Management |
3 |
| ● |
LGLA |
2333 |
Advanced Legal Document Preparation |
3 |
|
POFT |
1132 |
Workplace Diversity |
1 |
|
|
|
Semester Total |
17 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours for
Degree |
69 |
| + Legal specialty elective to be chosen from LGLA 1343, 2301,
2311, 2313, 2323, 2331, or 2388. |
