The Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal prepares graduates, under the guidance of an attorney, to interview, gather, review and analyze factual situations; research, prepare and interpret legal documents; and conduct day-to-day operations in a legal office. Graduates may find employment in legal offices, state and federal government agencies, corporate legal departments, insurance companies and legal aid societies.
This program includes courses in:
- Introduction to Paralegal
- Legal Research and Writing I, II
- Civil Litigation I, II
- Torts
- Contract Law
- Family Law
- Law Office Management
- Rules of Evidence
- Legal Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Oral Communications
- Report Writing
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