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DEGREE: Associate in Applied Science with a major in
Paralegal
Paralegals assist lawyers in their professional responsibilities. For example, they help lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meet- ings. Paralegals interview clients, investigate the facts of cases, and identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. They draft written reports that help prepare the legal arguments, draft pleadings and motions to be filed with the court, obtain affidavits, and assist attorneys during trials. A paralegal operates under the direct supervision of the attorney, paralegals must be mindful of prohibitions against lay persons practicing law.
Paralegals are found in all types of organizations, but most are employed by law firms, corporate legal departments, and various government offices. In these organizations, they can work in many different areas of the law, including litigation, personal injury, corporate law, criminal law, employee benefits, intel- lectual property, labor law, bankruptcy, immigration, family law, and real estate. According to the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median income is approximately $37,950 including bonuses. The projected growth for job opportunities is projected to increase 21-35% through 2012.
ACCREDITATIONS, APPROVALS, AND
CERTIFICATIONS
This program has been approved by American Bar Association (ABA) (http:// www.abanet.org/legalservices/paralegals).
American Bar Association - Standing Committee on Legal Assistants 321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610-4714 312.988.5618
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE
Required Courses
High School: None College: NoneNOTE: A grade of “C” or better is required for each prerequisite course.
Other Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED 2. Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Any course with one of the following prefixes requires a grade of “C” or better: ENG, LEG, PSY
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
General Education CoursesCourse Class Lab Credit
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 0 3 MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3 0 3
PHI 110 Ethics 3 0 3
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 0 3 XXX XXX Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
18 0 18
Required Major Core Courses
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 120 Torts 3 0 3
LEG 121 Business Law I 3 0 3
LEG 135 Introduction To Law And Ethics 3 0 3
LEG 213 Family Law 3 0 3
LEG 231 Criminal Law 3 0 3
LEG 233 Wills, Trusts, and Probate 3 0 3
18 0 18
Other Hours Required for Graduation
Course Class Lab Credit
CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications 3 0 3 LEG 132 Legal Bibliography 3 0 3 LEG 201 Civil Litigation I 3 0 3
LEG 214 Property Law 3 0 3
LEG 222 Constitutional Law 3 0 3
LEG 230 Legal Writing 3 0 3
LEG 232 Law Office Management 3 0 3 LEG 236 Advanced Legal Writing 3 0 3 LEG 240 Claims Investigation
*LEG 201 is Prerequisite for LEG 240. 3 0 3 OR
LEG 216 Administrative Law 3 0 3 LEG 242 Law Practice Workshop
*Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
LEG 244 Special Projects For Paralegals *Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
29 16 33
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 69
SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (Fall)Course Class Lab Credit
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 3 LEG 132 Legal Bibliography 3 0 3 LEG 135 Introduction To Law And Ethics 3 0 3 LEG 222 Constitutional Law 3 0 3 PSY 201 General Psychology 3 0 3
15 0 15
SEMESTER 2 (Spring)
Course Class Lab Credit
CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications 3 0 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 0 3
LEG 201 Civil Litigation I 3 0 3
LEG 230 Legal Writing 3 0 3
15 0 15
SEMESTER 3 (Summer)
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 121 Business Law I 3 0 3
LEG 231 Criminal Law 3 0 3
LEG 240 Claims Investigation
*LEG 201 is Prerequisite for LEG 240. 3 0 3 OR
LEG 216 Administrative Law 3 0 3
9 0 9
SEMESTER 4 (Fall)
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 213 Family Law 3 0 3
LEG 214 Property Law 3 0 3
LEG 233 Wills, Trusts, and Probate 3 0 3 LEG 236 Advanced Legal Writing 3 0 3 LEG 242 Law Practice Workshop
*Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
13 8 15
SEMESTER 5 (Spring)
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 232 Law Office Management 3 0 3 LEG 244 Special Projects For Paralegals
*Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3 0 3
PHI 110 Ethics 3 0 3
XXX XXX Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
13 8 15
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 69
PARALEGAL (EVENING
PROGRAM)
DEGREE: Associate in Applied Science with a major in
Paralegal
Paralegals assist lawyers in their professional responsibilities. For example, they help lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meet- ings. Paralegals interview clients, investigate the facts of cases, and identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. They draft written reports that help prepare the legal arguments, draft pleadings and motions to be filed with the court, obtain affidavits, and assist attorneys during trials. A paralegal operates under the direct supervision of the attorney, paralegals must be mindful of prohibitions against lay persons practicing law.
Paralegals are found in all types of organizations, but most are employed by law firms, corporate legal departments, and various government offices. In these organizations, they can work in many different areas of the law, including litigation, personal injury, corporate law, criminal law, employee benefits, intel- lectual property, labor law, bankruptcy, immigration, family law, and real estate. According to the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median income is approximately $37,950 including bonuses. The projected growth for job opportunities is projected to increase 21-35% through 2012.
ACCREDITATIONS, APPROVALS, AND
CERTIFICATIONS
This program has been approved by American Bar Association (ABA) (http:// www.abanet.org/legalservices/paralegals).
American Bar Association - Standing Committee on Legal Assistants 321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610-4714 312.988.5618
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE
Required Courses
High School: None College: NoneNOTE: A grade of “C” or better is required for each prerequisite course.
Other Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED 2. Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Any course with one of the following prefixes requires a grade of “C” or better: ENG, LEG, PSY, SPC
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
General Education CoursesCourse Class Lab Credit
ENG 101 English Composition I
*Take First 8-week Term 3 0 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 0 3 MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3 0 3
PHI 110 Ethics 3 0 3
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 0 3 XXX XXX Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
18 0 18
Required Major Core Courses
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 120 Torts 3 0 3
LEG 121 Business Law I 3 0 3
LEG 135 Introduction To Law And Ethics 3 0 3
LEG 213 Family Law 3 0 3
LEG 231 Criminal Law 3 0 3
LEG 233 Wills, Trusts, and Probate 3 0 3
18 0 18
Other Hours Required for Graduation
Course Class Lab Credit
CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications 3 0 3 LEG 132 Legal Bibliography 3 0 3 LEG 201 Civil Litigation I 3 0 3
LEG 214 Property Law 3 0 3
LEG 222 Constitutional Law 3 0 3
LEG 230 Legal Writing 3 0 3
LEG 232 Law Office Management 3 0 3 LEG 236 Advanced Legal Writing 3 0 3 LEG 240 Claims Investigation 3 0 3
OR
LEG 216 Administrative Law 3 0 3 LEG 242 Law Practice Workshop
*Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
LEG 244 Special Projects For Paralegals *Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
29 16 33
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 69
SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (Fall)Course Class Lab Credit
ENG 101 English Composition I
*Take First 8-week Term 3 0 3 LEG 132 Legal Bibliography 3 0 3 LEG 135 Introduction To Law And Ethics 3 0 3 LEG 222 Constitutional Law 3 0 3
12 0 12
SEMESTER 2 (Spring)
Course Class Lab Credit
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 0 3 LEG 201 Civil Litigation I 3 0 3
PSY 201 General Psychology 3 0 3
12 0 12
SEMESTER 3 (Summer)
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 214 Property Law 3 0 3
LEG 231 Criminal Law 3 0 3
PHI 110 Ethics 3 0 3
9 0 9
SEMESTER 4 (Fall)
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 213 Family Law 3 0 3
LEG 233 Wills, Trusts, and Probate 3 0 3 LEG 236 Advanced Legal Writing 3 0 3
9 0 9
SEMESTER 5 (Spring)
Course Class Lab Credit
CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications 3 0 3
LEG 120 Torts 3 0 3
LEG 121 Business Law I 3 0 3
9 0 9
SEMESTER 6 (Summer)
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 232 Law Office Management 3 0 3 LEG 240 Claims Investigation 3 0 3
OR
LEG 216 Administrative Law 3 0 3 LEG 242 Law Practice Workshop
*Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
7 8 9
SEMESTER 7 (Fall)
Course Class Lab Credit
LEG 244 Special Projects For Paralegals *Must be a 2nd-year LEG student with a 2.0 GPA
1 8 3
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3 0 3 XXX XXX Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
7 8 9
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 69