Mission and Outcomes

Paralegal Studies

Mission: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies will provide the academic knowledge and skill training necessary for employment in a variety of legal settings, including: law firms, corporations, banks, insurance companies and government agencies. The degree will meet the educational requirements to allow students to take a nationally recognized certifying examination.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies are expected to demonstrate that they

1. know procedural and substantive law appropriate for a Paralegal.
2. are able to do the following:
   1. analyze case law, statutes and regulations;
   2. demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills;
   3. demonstrate ability to draft legal documents;
   4. conduct basic research of current and historical legal issues through use of the law library and computerized legal databases;
   5. locate newly decided cases and recent trends in the law.
3. have developed an appreciation of the following:
   1. the role of legal assistants in the legal system;
   2. the importance of ethics in the legal profession;
   3. the responsibility of members of the legal profession to society.
   
   

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