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 - see www.aacc.edu
American Bar Association approved.
Purpose: 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 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.
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.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Erin Gable
