Paralegal
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
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Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The two year associate degree Paralegal program will prepare students for highly responsible entry-level positions as paralegals or legal assistants. Students take courses that provide them with the basic competencies to begin a career as a paralegal or legal assistant. The subjects covered in the program core course work are: ethics, substantive and procedural law, the American Legal system, delivery of legal services, law offices and related environments, the paralegal profession, legal research and writing, law-related computer skills, legal interviewing and investigation, and substantive areas of legal practice. The program will assist students in acquiring these essential related comptencies: critical thinking skills (analysis, judgment, research and problem-solving), communication skills (oral, written, non-verbal and interpersonal), computer skills, computational skills, understanding of ethics and organizational skills.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript (if currently enrolled in high school, also submit your senior class listing) - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
For this program applications and credentials must be received by July 1st, 2010 to be considered for the fall semester.
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the Paralegal Associate Degree will be able to:
- Think critically and creatively to make decisions and solve problems.
- Identify roles and responsibilities of paralegals.
- Develop a sense of professional ethics.
- Use legal terminology effectively.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
- Demonstrate interpersonal effectiveness.
- Interpret legal citation.
- Research statutes and case law.
- Use technology effectively.
- Develop an appreciation for continuing education.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Law Office Paralegal
- Public/Government Paralegal
- Corporation Paralegal
- Trust Department Paralegal
- Real Estate Paralegal
- Law Office Manager
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
Madison Area Technical College offers the only ABA Approved Paralegal Program in Madison, WI
Please see the following link(s) for certificates related to this program:
Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Last Modified: October 22, 2009