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Paralegal Studies
Become a Paralegal in Two Years at Cerro Coso Community College..

Program Goals and Objectives

The Paralegal Studies program will provide courses leading to an Associate of Science degree and will provide continuing education for practicing paralegal professionals.

The Paralegal Studies program will provide students:

  1. Courses to fulfill requirements for an A.S. degree
  2. Continuing education throughout their professional career
  3. Skills necessary to obtain Paralegal Certification
  4. Skills necessary to apply for employment as a paralegal professional or legal assistant
  5. Knowledge necessary to seek employment in the legal field

Graduates of the Paralegal Studies program will be able to:

  1. Discuss fundamental legal concepts principles
  2. Conduct legal research using both primary and secondary sources either printed or electronic versions
  3. Evaluate a legal case in regards to adherence to the law and setting precedence
  4. Interview clients about a pending legal action
  5. Outline the various branches of criminal and civil law
  6. Evaluate a legal case from an ethical point of view
  7. Use the latest technology utilized by modern law offices
  8. Locate local job openings
  9. Obtain paralegal certification through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

PARALEGAL STUDIES ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (60 Units total, 31 units in the major)
The Paralegal Studies degree is designed to prepare students for work in the legal environment as either professional paralegals or legal assistants. Students receive training in all aspects of the legal system including the court system, legal research, client interviews, legal briefs, and court procedures. Career opportunities exist with private attorneys, local court jurisdictions, corporate law offices, and independent paralegals.

Program Requirements
 

Complete all of the following courses: 
BSAD C131 Business Law 3 Units
PARA C101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3
PARA C105 Legal Ethics 3
PARA C112 Legal Research & Writing I 3
PARA C122 Legal Research & Writing II 3
PARA C130 Civil Litigation and Procedure I 3
PARA C140 Civil Litigation and Procedure II 3
PARA C290 Paralegal Internship 2


Select 8 units from the following courses:
PARA C150 Law Office Management  3 Units
PARA C220 Bankruptcy Law  3
PARA C230 Probate Law  3
PARA C240 Criminal Law and Procedure  3
PARA C250 Family Law  3
PARA C260 Personal Injury and Tort Litigation  3
PARA C270 Real Property Law 2
PARA C280 Worker’s Compensation Law 2

 

General Education Recommendations

 

The following general education courses are consistent with the American Bar Association’s recommendations for completing two year degree programs in paralegal preparation. Students may be required to take additional courses if they need remedial preparation in English or Math.
BIOL C101 Introductory Biology 3 Units
ENGL C070 Introductory Composition 4
  or      
ENGL C101 Freshman Composition 4
HSCI C101 Principles of Health Education 3
MATH C050 Elementary Algebra 4
PHSC C101 General Earth Sciences 3
POLS C101 American Government 3
SOCI C101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOCI C220 Perspectives on Race, Class, and Gender 3

Complete general education requirements and electives for a minimum of 60 total units.

PARALEGAL STUDIES CERTIFICATE (31 units): Any student completing the courses required for the major qualifies for a certificate in Paralegal Studies.

(The information contained in this site comes from the 2008-2009 College Catalog. View the catalog for official college information and course descriptions.)


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