Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies - (AS591)

The Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies program prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory activities, record-keeping and related Paralegal administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney in a law firm, public or private entity, and/or within a courtroom setting. This includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: • Produce written legal documents involved in litigation. Utilize electronic resources to research law and apply it to a given set of facts. • Utilize appropriate judicial council pleading forms to produce documents required for pursuing and defending a lawsuit. • Demonstrate a working knowledge of discovery tools and their functions as they relate to trial. • Demonstrate ethical behavior of paralegals relevant to the attorney/client relationship.