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Associates in Paralegal Studies

The Paralegal Studies program emphasizes practical hands-on applications and prepares students to analyze cases and to prepare legal forms and documents required in litigating law suits, prosecuting crimes, closing real estate transactions, and drafting documents used in custody, separation, and divorce proceedings.Graduates are prepared to obtain entry-level positions working under the supervision of an attorney in private law firms or in other related occupations in government, legal departments of banks, corporations, insurance companies, accounting firms, and real estate development or property-management firms.

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Jobs in Paralegal Studies

Court Reporter

($31,953.00 - $57,965.00)

Paralegal I

($33,716.00 - $43,136.00)

Paralegal II

($41,451.00 - $52,406.00)

More law firms are hiring paralegals to do some of the necessary research and paper work on their behalf. Having a paralegal do the work rather than an expensive attorney saves the client money.

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Its true, education really does pay. People with a college degree, on average, earn more than those with a high school degree. They also face a lower unemployment rate and better job opportunities.

As a Paralegal student you will have the opportunity to take a series of exciting classes to prepare you for your future career.

OFST100    Keyboarding & Document Processing
PLEG100    Introduction to Law, Research & Ethics
PLEG110    Contract Law
PLEG120    Torts & Civil Litigation
PLEG130    Criminal Law & Procedures
PLEG140    Law Office Management
PLEG190    Real Property
PLEG200    Legal Research II
PLEG210    Domestic Relations Law
PLEG260    Internship/Capstone Experience

Bryant & Stratton College prepares you for a successful career in the field of Paralegal Studies by teaching you the following types of skills:

Identify, access, and abstract relevant information from primary and secondary legal sources using manual and computerized legal research techniques and methods.

Analyze, interpret, and apply relevant substantive and procedural law to circumstances involved in litigation and document preparation for civil, criminal, and specialized areas of the law.

Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics, regulations, and procedures governing research, document preparation, and conduct of litigation.

Select and operate technology used for general office and legal specific applications.

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