Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

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• Course description
  Paralegals are qualified to perform law-related work under the supervision of a lawyer: analyze legal issues; investigate and evaluate facts; prepare pleadings, contracts, forms, legal memoranda, and other documents; interview clients; assist in case management; and perform other duties. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public.
  
  Benefit From:
  
      * Program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)
  
      * Focus on the technical skills, general knowledge, and communication abilities necessary to be a successful legal assistant
  
      * Preparation to work in legal areas such as business/corporate, real estate, family, criminal, environmental and intellectual property law
  
      * Attorneys as faculty who impart firsthand experience
  
      * Preparation for certifying exams offered by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and the National Association of Legal Assistants
  
      * Hands-on experience with technology used in law firms
  
      * Internship in an organization that allows students to apply their education in the workplace
  
  

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