Paralegal (Bachelor's)

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

Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.