Associate of Science

This program prepares you to work as a legal assistant or paralegal. Paralegals are employed by banks, real estate offices, title companies, brokerage houses, corporations, governmental agencies and lawyers/law firms.

Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will:

1. Develop case-related materials for civil and criminal litigation.
2. Interpret legal principles applicable to various areas of substative law using specific and relevant client cases.
3. Prepare documents utilized in various areas of substantive law.
4. Conduct legal research in both traditional and digital environments.
5. Analyze procedural issues which arise in litigation, real estate, probate, criminal and family law.
6. Demonstrate appropriate use of industry terminology and professional tone in all communications.