Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies - South College

South College

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies The Paralegal Studies program is an ABA approved legal assistant education program with the purpose of providing each paralegalTwo Paralegals in a Law Library student at South College with a quality, practical legal education in order to provide attorneys and the legal community with paralegals who are qualified, responsible, and professional. In keeping with the demands of professionalism, the Paralegal Studies program consists of specialized coursework and a 120-hour, supervised internship in selected legal settings - both public and private - such as real estate and title companies, bank and trust agencies, law firms, and judicial offices.

Extensive practical training prepares graduates, under the supervision of an attorney, to perform many of the functions in a legal office, with the exception that they cannot give legal advice, appear in court, accept cases, or set fees. The program explores various ethical considerations for the paralegal and other members of the legal team in each course.

Courses required in this program include:

business law
civil litigation
computers in the legal office
criminal law
domestic law
estate planning and probate
introduction to paralegalism
legal research and writing
real estate law
torts and remedies
paralegal internship

If you are interested in this School

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies Program is taught at following Campus location :

Asheville: 1567 Patton Avenue • Asheville NC 28806

Knoxville: 3904 Lonas Drive • Knoxville TN 37922

Accreditations

South College is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to confer Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, and Associate of Science degrees, as well as various certificate level programs. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. South College is approved for the training of veterans and other eligible beneficiaries by the Tennessee Division of Veterans Education.

South College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and associate degrees.