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May 25, 2022
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2018-2019 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]
Paralegal Studies - Litigation (A.A.S.)
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Title of Major: Paralegal Studies - Litigation, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S
Code: AAS.PARA.LITG
Total credit hours: 60
About Legal Studies Institute
American Bar Association approved.
Purpose: Basic information is presented to prepare students for employment in the paralegal field or to meet the requirements for promotion and additional career responsibility. Students are able to choose one of the following areas of concentration: general practice, business or litigation. Paralegal courses are taught by judges, practicing attorneys and experts in the field, with an emphasis on practical applications. Employment projections suggest that the paralegal field will be one of the fastest-growing career areas during the next several years. Students may enroll either full- or part-time and courses are offered in day, evening and weekend formats.
Range of Occupations
- Administrative assistant
- Court administrative assistant
- Court clerk
- Law office manager
- Legal assistant
- Legislative legal assistant
- Paralegal
- Real estate settlement officer
- Victim advocate
Note: Paralegals may not provide legal services to the public except as permitted by law.
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Statewide Tuition Reduction Program
This program of study may be designated a Statewide Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Statewide Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.
Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence
Arts and Humanities: 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits
Program Requirements: 22 credits
Area of Concentration Requirements: 12-15 credits
Diversity Requirement
Satisfied by SOC 111 requirement.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Become critical thinkers.
- Become effective communicators.
- Become competent legal professionals.
- Become ethical legal professionals.
This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.
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