BA - Paralegal Studies
This degree program offers a substantive and practical exposure to the law. The courses provide students with the analytical and critical thinking tools to understand and apply the law. The program is designed for working professionals who seek a degree that will enhance their current career paths while broadening and deepening their existing legal strengths.
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to:
1. Utilize Critical Thinking Skills: Analyze a problem; identify and evaluate alternative solutions.
2. Develop Organization Skills: Sort information by category, prioritize assignments and client needs, manage information manually and through computerized databases; and utilize time efficiently.
3. Enhance Communication skills: Interact effectively, in person, by telephone and in written correspondence with lawyers, clients, witnesses, court personnel, co-workers, and other business professionals
4. Learn Legal Research Skills: Prepare and carry out a legal research plan; identify, analyze and categorize key facts in a situation.
5. Develop Legal Writing Skills: Understand and apply principles of writing and rules of English grammar to all writing tasks. Communicate complex legal matters in understandable and concise terms.
6. Understand Professional and Ethical Obligations: Understand the legal process and the nature of law practice, emphasizing the role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services; Understand the legal and ethical principles that guide paralegal conduct.
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