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Planner for Paralegal Studies - Business (A.A.S.)

Title of Major: Paralegal Studies - Business, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S

Code: AAS.PARA.BUSN

Total credit hours: 60

About Legal Studies Institute - see www.aacc.edu

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.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Erin Gable

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1  OR
ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers  OR
ENG 121-Composition and Literature  
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirements.
 3 credit hours    
MAT 100-The Nature of Mathematics  
or more advanced mathematics GER if qualified
 3 credit hours     
Computer Technology GER  
 4 credit hours    
LGS 111-Introduction to Paralegal Studies   3 credit hours     
LGS 253-Business Law 1   3 credit hours     

 

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2  
ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers  
OR Elective (must have 60 credits for graduation)
 3 credit hours    
COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR
COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers  
 3 credit hours    
Health/Fitness/Wellness GER  
 3 credit hours    
LGS 141-Electronic Legal Research  
 1 credit hour     
LGS 143-Legal Research and Writing 1  
 3 credit hours     
LGS 254-Business Law 2  
 3 credit hours     

 

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Biological & Physical Science GER   4 credit hours    
LGS 144-Legal Research and Writing 2   3 credit hours     
SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology   3 credit hours     
Elective (paralegal studies)
Must choose from:
LGS 138-International Law and Human Rights  
LGS 165-Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)  
LGS 170-Civil Procedure  
LGS 200-Real Estate Law for Paralegals  
LGS 205-Cyberlaw  
LGS 220-Administrative Law  
LGS 230-Employment Law  
LGS 235-Estates and Trusts  
LGS 236-Intellectual Property Law  
LGS 260-Bankruptcy Law  
LGS 271-Civil Rights Law  
LGS 275-Paralegal Internship  		 3 credit hours    

 

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
LGS 112-Law Office Practice and Technology  
 3 credit hours     
LGS 171-Tort Law  
 3 credit hours     
LGS 210-Legal Ethics  
 3 credit hours     
Elective
Students may select any LGS course except LGS 100.		 3 credit hours    
Elective (paralegal studies)
Must choose from Elective (paralegal studies) course list Term 3.		 3 credit hours    

 

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