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Diploma

Paralegal, Legal Assistant AA Degree Program

San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
San Bruno , United States
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Degree
Diploma
Major
Office Administration | Law
Area of study
Business & Management | Law & Legal Studies
Minor
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

Skyline College's ABA-approved Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies prepares students for professional paralegal roles in various settings. The program can be completed 100% online, with real-time faculty and student interaction via Zoom. Students gain proficiency in legal skills, ethical considerations, and social justice issues, preparing them for careers in the legal field.

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Degree Overview:

Overview:

Skyline College's ABA Approved Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies prepares students to work as a professional paralegal in a law firm, businesses, government, or nonprofit organization. The Associate's Degree is the right choice for students who have already completed a college degree. The Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies can be completed 100% online. Pursuant to ABA Guidelines, students who choose this option must complete at least nine paralegal course units through instruction on Zoom that includes real-time faculty-to-student and student-to-student interaction. In addition to instruction on Zoom, courses will also be conducted on the College's approved learning management system and will include dynamic, human-centric, and engaging learning experiences for every student. Students who enroll in our 100% online paralegal program will have access to all the student support services the College has to offer such as counseling, library services, tutoring, health services, accommodations for students with disabilities, financial aid, and more.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify, explain, and give examples of key elements of U.S. law, legal systems, ethical considerations, and/or professional procedures.
  • Effectively perform legal skills such as research, use of technology, information literacy, communication, and critical thinking.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

The Paralegal Studies degree and certificate provide career opportunities for paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, and all other legal support professionals.

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