Office Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies
The following is a description of current program requirements. Students who enrolled previously should consult the catalog for the year in which they began the program, and/or their advisor.
Area
Office Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies Certificate
Length
Two semesters (one-year) program
Purpose
With an increasing demand for paralegals and office legal assistants in professional offices, corporations and businesses, this certificate will prepare individuals for full-time employment upon completion of the community college program. The program is beneficial for individuals who are seeking first-time employment, career advancement or paralegal certification.
Occupational Objectives
legal assistant or paralegal
Program Requirements
This program prepares the student to fill legal assistant and paralegal positions and provides fundamental knowledge and skills associated with legal research and documentation of that research. The curriculum includes courses in family law, real estate law, civil and criminal law, legal ethics and legal research. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the graduate will be awarded a certificate in office legal assistant/paralegal studies.