Objectives
In this program, students learn the essential knowledge and skills to enter the legal field as a paralegal. Major topics covered
include legal research and writing, civil litigation, criminal law, criminal procedure, contracts, torts, law office management, business
organizations, and ethics as it applies to the paralegal profession. This program prepares students for entry level paralegal positions in
a variety of functions including law firms, legal departments of corporations, and other non-profit, state, and federal agencies.
