Curriculum/Degree Requirements
The Paralegal associate of applied science degree program provides students with core legal knowledge and critical thinking, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills so they can function effectively in a legal environment and meet the standards of being a qualified paralegal. Career opportunities include entry-level employment as a paralegal, legal assistant, document control specialist, compliance specialist, legal transcriptionist, legal researcher, law librarian or claims examiner/adjuster.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate computer competency including technology commonly used in law offices.
- Explain the concepts of and engage in legal research, including computer-based legal research.
- Explain and apply the standards of conduct, including ethics, expected of the legal professionals.
- Articulate the structure of the legal system and the paralegal’s duties and responsibilities for the delivery of legal services within that system.
- Demonstrate knowledge of substantive and procedural law including applying that knowledge to factual scenarios.
- Prepare legal documents using proper legal reasoning and analysis of issues, facts, and law.
Paralegal Contact Information
Amanda Gregory
Associate Professor of Paralegal
Phone Icon (734) 384-4185
Building / Office IconF-193