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Dec 04, 2024
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2019-2020 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]
Paralegal Studies - General Practice (A.A.S.)
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Official Title of Major: Paralegal Studies - General Practice, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S
Code: AAS.PARA.GENL
Total credit hours: 60
About Legal Studies Institute
American Bar Association approved.
Purpose: This American Bar Association-approved program prepares students for employment in the paralegal field or to meet the requirements for promotion and/or additional career responsibility. 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 careers during the next several years. Students may enroll in either full-or part-time courses that are offered in day, evening, online, and weekend formats.
General practice typically encompasses a broad range of practice areas. General practice paralegals do not limit their law specialty to one particular area of law. Students choosing the general practice area of concentration will have the flexibility to pursue a variety of interest areas through legal studies elective courses.
Range of Occupations
- Administrative assistant
- Court administrative assistant
- Court clerk
- Law office manager
- Legal assistant
- Legislative legal assistant
- Litigation paralegal
- Mediator
- Real estate settlement officer
- Victim advocate
- Jury consultant
- Bankruptcy paralegal
- Corporate paralegal
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 (refer to 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
English Composition: 6 credits
Arts and Humanities: 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits
Additional General Education Requirements: 3 credits
Program Requirements: 25 credits
Area of Concentration Requirements: 13 credits
- LGS 254 - Business Law 2 3 credit hours
- Electives (consult with an advisor) 10 credit hours
Students must have a minimum of 9 credits of paralegal studies electives. Students may choose a one-credit general elective in order to achieve the 60 credits needed for graduation.
Choose paralegal studies electives from any non-required LGS courses, except LGS 100 , LGS 135 , LGS 136 , LGS 156 , LGS 217 , LGS 218 , LGS 225 , LGS 232 , or LGS 270 .
Diversity Requirement
Satisfied by SOC 111 .
Technology Requirement
Satisfied by LGS 112 .
Wellness Requirement
Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Explain basic legal concepts, issues and terminology in subject matter areas that are essential to the practice of law
2. Apply critical thinking skills to identify, analyze, and interpret legal and factual issues and effectively interface with clients and attorneys
3. Demonstrate effective legal research, writing, and oral communication skills
4. Apply general principles of ethical and professional responsibility to the role of paralegals and attorneys in the practice of law
5. Apply practical legal skills and legal theory to assist attorneys in the practice of law
This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.
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