Program Overview

Program Description

Effective: Fall 2021

Paralegal Studies is an associate degree program intended to train a generalist paralegal. Graduates from the associate degree program will have a strong foundation in the areas of legal research and writing, contracts, torts, criminal law and property law. Associate degree program graduates are likely to find employment as paralegals under the direction of attorneys (to do otherwise would be practicing law without a license) in law firms, legal departments of large corporations, insurance companies, title companies, legal service companies and federal, state or local courts and governmental agencies.

Students who wish to pursue additional education in law or in other disciplines as part of their future plans should consult with an advisor before selecting courses.

No person shall engage or assist a person who is not a member of the bar in the performance of activities that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law.

Career

• Employment as paralegals under the direction of attorneys in:
  • Law firms
  • Legal departments of large corporations
  • Insurance companies
  • Title companies
  • Legal service companies
  • Federal, state or local courts and governmental agencies

Degree Awarded

• Career Degree

Division

• Business, Computing & Social Science

Academic Plan Outcomes

• Strong foundation in the areas of legal research and writing, contracts, torts, criminal law and property law.