LAW 010 — Introduction to Legal Assistant I, it is expected that a
degree holder would have satisfied this requirement during their previous course of study. The certificate is not intended to prepare a student for transfer to a four-year college or university. PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 1. Provide the student with an overview of the paralegal profession that includes typical paralegal tasks, places of legal employ - ment, areas of law, and ethical responsibility. 2. Provide the student with an understanding of the court system and the rules of civil procedure. 3. Develop the student’s legal writing skills by exercising the stu - dent’s critical thinking skills and analytical skills. 4. Provide the student with an understanding of legal research and develop the student’s ability to locate answers to legal questions. 5. Develop the student’s ability to prepare legal documents that are adequate, accurate, and professional. 6. Ensure that students have current skills in technology, including the use of computers for data and word processing, and legal research. 7. Through practical application, improve the student’s ability to work cooperatively with others, develop leadership skills and the ability to assume responsibility, and improve the ability to follow directions. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED COURSES (40 UNITS)