Paralegal Studies - Formerly Paralegal, Certificate of Achievement - Major #2550
This curriculum is designed for the student who desires employment and advancement in the field of paralegal work. Learning Outcome(s): 1. Describe the nature and historical development of the field of paralegalism, the ethical rules applicable to paralegals and the role of the paralegal in today’s law office. 2. Demonstrate basic legal research, analysis and writing skills in preparing basic legal documents. 3. Define basic legal terminology and explain the basic substantive and procedural concepts applicable to American civil and criminal law. 4. Demonstrate basic proficiency in certain selected computer software programs used in the law office for: legal forms preparation, time and billin