Paralegal (A.A.S.)
Paralegal (A.A.S.) - The paralegal program, approved by the American Bar Association, is designed to
give the graduate a broad understanding of the law, practical skills, and experience
in a legal setting. Employment opportunities for paralegals exist in law offices,
banks, insurance companies, private industry, title companies, and government. The
paralegal works under the supervision of an attorney and can assist in all phases
of practice except giving legal advice, appearing in court, and setting fees.
The program will accept a maximum of 9 credits of paralegal specialty transfer credits.
Paralegals are required to complete a minimum of 9 credits in a traditional or remote
format at NCC.
Students who have an Associate or Baccalaureate degree should see information about the Paralegal Studies Certificate Program in this catalog. Because of the complexity of the program, students must be advised by the Paralegal Department. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all LAW courses.
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Paralegal
A.A.S. Program
Hegis Code: 5099
Total Credits: 64-66
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACC 101 Accounting I | 3 |
| ENG 100 Enhanced Composition I or ENG 101 Composition I or ENG 108 The Craft of Composition / Honors English I(1) |
3 |
| LAW 103 Business Law I | 3 |
| LAW 200 Introduction to Law and the Legal System | 3 |
| Math Elective | 3-4 |
| PED Activity Course(s) | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16-17 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| ENG 102 Composition II or ENG 109 The Art of Analysis / Honors English II |
3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| LAW 104 Business Law II | 3 |
| LAW 209 Law Office Management | 3 |
| LAW 205 Legal Research and Writing(2) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| HED Health Elective | 2-3 |
| LAW 204 Real Property | 3 |
| LAW 221 Litigation | 3 |
| Paralegal Elective(3) | 6 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 17-18 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| LAW 206 Practicum or Paralegal Elective |
3 |
| Paralegal Electives(3) | 6 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 |
- Depending of Placement
- LAW 205 Legal Research and Writing is a required paralegal course and is a prerequisite for most Paralegal specialty courses.
- Select four (4) Paralegal Electives:
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