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PLG - Paralegal Studies A.A.S.

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CR Applied Associate of Science

Program Full Description

LCCC's Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and, because of growth in the paralegal field, provides excellent opportunities for employment and advancement. Qualified graduates of the Paralegal Studies program can be hired by law firms, banks, title companies, real estate firms, and corporations. Career possibilities include paralegal supervisor, trust coordinator, title searcher, settlement clerk, litigation specialist, contract coordinator, and a variety of other positions. Individuals with legal skills take these skills into a multitude of positions in the business environment, including human resources, records management, legal support, and government. LCCC's Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and, because of growth in the paralegal field, provides excellent opportunities for employment and advancement. Qualified graduates of the Paralegal Studies program can be hired by law firms, banks, title companies, real estate firms, and corporations. Career possibilities include paralegal supervisor, trust coordinator, title searcher, settlement clerk, litigation specialist, contract coordinator, and a variety of other positions. Individuals with legal skills take these skills into a multitude of positions in the business environment, including human resources, records management, legal support, and government. Students will gain an understanding of what paralegals can accomplish, as well as the limitations imposed by the unauthorized practice of law statute. Internships provide students with practical experience in the paralegal field. Students may also transfer credits to various four-year colleges or universities toward a bachelors degree. The primary goal of the program is to educate students to become paralegals who perform effectively in a variety of legal settings and adapt to changes in the legal environment and law practice. The program prepares students for careers as paralegals working under the supervision of lawyers in either the public or private sectors, as well as striving to encourage and facilitate graduates to pursue advanced degrees. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to public except as permitted by law. Through a collaborative program of study between LCCC and Kutztown University, LCCC's Paralegal Studies graduates may transfer to Kutztown University to major in English, Political Science, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, History, and Psychology.

Advisor Notes

Required Electives *The student must select three credits with a PLG prefix from the following list: PLG 125, 135, 225, 227, 228, 230, 235, 240, or 252. The other program elective must be selected from the above list or AOT 112, 113, 114, CJA 201, 240, ENG 107, 111; HIT 140, or any other credit course that is approved by the Paralegal Studies coordinator. General Education electives a student must choose from Recommended Electives Program-specific electives a student may choose from Social Science/Humanities electives: PSC 142, PSC 233, PSC 235, PSC 236, or ECO 201 Program Notes Up to nine PLG credits will be accepted for transfer into LCCC’s PLG program from an ABA-approved program. PLG 200 must be completed at LCCC. PLG credit by assessment is limited to three credits. Total PLG transfer credit and credit by assessment is limited to nine credits. Students entering the program should have basic keyboarding skills and the ability to type 40 wpm. If a student does not have these skills, the student should enroll in AOT 112, 113, and 114 in the first semester of admission to the program.

Program Objectives

Program Objective

Accreditation Standard

College-Wide Competency

Apply legal and business skills necessary for a position in a law office, bank, real estate office, government authority, or any position that uses the knowledge of law.

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#1 Think critically

 

#2 Communicate effectively

 

#5 Use current technology

Apply soft skills, such as cooperative teamwork, communication skills, and ethical decision-making.

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# 2

Communicate effectively

 

#4 Participate cooperatively within a team

 

#9 Evaluate ethical aspects of decision making

Demonstrate substantive knowledge and procedural knowledge of law.

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#1 Think critically

 

#3 Apply quantitative reasoning

 

#4 Participate cooperatively within a team

 

#9 Evaluate ethical aspects of decision making

Apply the rules of professional conduct governing lawyers and the application to paralegals

1,2,3

#1 Think critically

 

#9 Evaluate ethical aspects of decision making