Legal Studies – Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (LSACC)
Award: Certificate of achievement
Pathway to associate degree: Legal Studies - Paralegal (LSPAO)
Program location: South Omaha Campus
This degree option prepares paralegals for entry-level employment in law-related occupations including public and private law practice or corporate/government activities related to law. Graduates are qualified to:
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perform basic legal research and supporting memoranda using both computerized and manual search methods.
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draft correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents appropriately for attorney use.
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prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely, professional, and ethical manner.
Although graduates are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public, they are authorized to perform substantive legal work under the direct supervision of a lawyer. This program does not train lawyers or legal administrators.
This program has special admission requirements. To major in this accelerated certificate, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized college/university and submit a transcript to the Records Office.
The application process includes the completion of both LAWS 1100 and LAWS 1101 with grades of C or better and the submission of the Paralegal Program application with original high school transcripts or GED documentation. Students are notified as to their acceptance into the program.
Students are advised to work closely with the program advisor or program director to make sure that they are registered for classes at the most beneficial time for graduation from the program.
A link to the Paralegal Program application and an informative PowerPoint presentation about the program can be found at mccneb.edu/Academic-Programs/Programs-of-Study/Business-Human-Services/Legal-Studies.aspx.
For more information about educational cost, median loan debt, and other important information related to this program, please visit our website at mccneb.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Business-Human-Services/Legal-Studies.aspx.
Graduation Requirements
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Major requirements
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39.5
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Elective requirements
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27.0
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Total credit hours required
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66.5
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Major requirements for Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (39.5 credit hrs.)
Elective requirements for Paralegal Accelerated Certificate (27.0 credit hrs.)
Select 27.0 credit hours from the following:
See Curriculum Plan