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Dec 04, 2024
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2021-2022 Technical College of the Lowcountry Catalog / Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Paralegal (AAS)
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(Approved by the American Bar Association)
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Major: Paralegal
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 66
Program Description: The Paralegal (PARA) associate degree program, subject to the guidelines of the American Bar Association (ABA), is designed to train individuals whose function is to assist the lawyer in the handling of routine matters and to assist in the conduct of more complicated and difficult legal matters. A graduate of the Paralegal Program, working directly under the supervision of a practicing attorney, should be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the law and legal procedures in drafting legal documents and papers;
- Exercise judgment, work independently, and meet deadlines with respect to assigned tasks;
- Prepare and/or summarize a variety of legal documents and pleadings for review by attorneys;
- Select and compile technical and factual information, including legal research to be used in the assigned legal matter;
- Conduct client and witness interviews and investigations utilizing the information from the above activities;
- Analyze procedural problems and recommend appropriate courses of action and legal solutions;
- Practice and maintain the ethical and legal responsibilities of a paralegal.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.
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General Education Requirements
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Required Related Elective Courses
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Course Prerequisites
- LEG 120 - Torts - ENG 101 and LEG 135 , or approval*
- LEG 132 - Legal Bibliography - ENG 101 , LEG 120 , LEG 213 , LEG 214 , and LEG 233 or approval*
- LEG 135 - Introduction to Law and Ethics - ENG 101 or approval*
- LEG 201 - Civil Litigation - ENG 101 and LEG 135 or approval*
- LEG 213 - Family Law - ENG 101 and LEG 135 or approval*
- LEG 214 - Property Law - ENG 101 and LEG 135 or approval*
- LEG 231 - Criminal Law - ENG 101 and LEG 135 or approval*
- LEG 233 - Wills, Trusts, and Probate - ENG 101 and LEG 135 or approval*
- LEG 242 - Law Practice Workshop * - LEG 120 , LEG 213 , LEG 214 , and LEG 233 or approval*
- LEG 244 - Special Projects for Paralegals - LEG 120 , LEG 213 , LEG 214 , and LEG 233 or approval*
Note:
* All prerequisites must be satisfied prior to enrollment in course. Request for a waiver of prerequisite must be made in writing and will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances. Waiver must be approved by instructor and program director.
Total Hours Required For Graduation 66
Sample Curriculum - Paralegal
Please see your advisor for possible course substitutions.
First Year - Fall Semester
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First Year - Spring Semester
First Year - Summer Semester
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Second Year - Fall Semester
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Second Year - Spring Semester
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