Catalog 2016-2017

Paralegal Studies

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the associate of applied science degree program in Paralegal Studies will be able to complete the following tasks:
  • Conduct basic legal research of primary and secondary sources, validate research results, and cite primary and secondary sources using ALWD citation form.
  • Use appropriate legal terminology that is common in written and oral legal communication.
  • Apply non-complex legal concepts to factual situations.
  • Compose basic legal arguments.
  • Produce basic legal documents like pleadings, contracts, discovery, briefs, motions, HUD closing forms, and wills.
  • Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace; identify appropriate work ethics for a law office and demonstrate application of these ethics.