Paralegal (PLG.APP)

Associate in Applied Science

The Paralegal program leads to an associate in applied science degree. The program is designed to provide the legal profession with qualified paraprofessionals who will perform legal research, aid in discovery and analyze evidence in preparation for litigation in the various court systems at the local, state and national levels.

Requirements for acceptance to the program

• Complete all Required Supportive courses with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
• Complete ENG 1510, ENG 1520, BUS 2030, and BUS 2040 with a grade of C+ or higher.
• Be interviewed by the PLG program Director. This interview should be scheduled as soon as possible once the student declares a PLG Major but must be scheduled prior to the student’s enrollment in the first course sequence within the program.

The American Bar Association also requires that any course substitutions be approved before starting the PLG program of study. Students should see a counselor to initiate this process.

Paralegal program webpage

Full Time - Paralegal program plan example

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 Course may be used to meet General Education requirement.

NOTE: A Paralegal is not licensed to practice law but does perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Paralegals are bound to the same recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility as a lawyer.  Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

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