律师助理证书
证书项目
The 律师助理证书 is offered to students who have an underlying associate or bachelor’s degree in any discipline who are looking to further their education and gain specialized knowledge in the legal field. Students who have earned an associate in applied science (AAS) degree are required by the American Bar Association (ABA) to also have 18 general education credits as part of their degree. A student who has not already earned 18 general education credits as part of their AAS degree will be required to complete the remaining required general education credits before admission into the paralegal certificate program. The certificate program is designed to prepare graduates to find employment in law firms, 联邦, 状态, 以及当地机构, 法院系统, 银行, 私营企业. Students in the certificate program take courses focusing on the structure and organization of the American legal system, basic principles of law and legal research, 以及实体法的各个领域. 除了, students may choose the opportunity to complete an internship to supplement their classroom studies with relevant work experience.
Students must take a minimum of 9 semester credits of legal specialty courses through traditional on campus face-to-face or synchronous web conferencing class instruction.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as provided by law.
Offered at the following campus(es): 多佛, 乔治敦大学
你能做什么
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- A paralegal for a law firm, government 年龄ncy, bank, or private business
- 律师助理法院系统的律师助理
你会学到什么
毕业生能力
The 毕业生能力 listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Explain the present and potential role of the paralegal within the legal system.
- Produce documents necessary for a functioning law office.
- Comply with the profession's Code of Ethics within the legal system.
- Use a range of research methods and information necessary to complete a variety of legal activities.
- Apply acquired knowledge of legal specialty areas in the workplace.
建议的毕业途径
学期1
| 数量 | 科目名称 | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| 身为170年 | 法律制度概论 | 3 |
| 选修 | 法律选修课 | 3 |
| 选修 | 法律选修课 | 3 |
| 选修 | 法律选修课 | 3 |
学期2
| 数量 | 科目名称 | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| 身为280年 | 法律研究 & 写作 | 3 |
| 身为285年 | 律师事务所管理 & 程序 | 3 |
| Or | ||
| 身为290年 | 律师助理实习 | 4 |
| 选修 | 法律选修课 | 3 |
| 选修 | 法律选修课 | 3 |
通过选修课
选择五(5)门法律选修课.
| 数量 | 科目名称 | 学分 |
|---|---|---|
| 身为160年 | 家庭法 | 3 |
| 身为172年 | 简易合同法 | 3 |
| 身为175年 | 遗产管理及遗嘱认证 | 3 |
| 身为270年 | Criminal Law and Investigative 程序 | 3 |
| 身为271年 | 不动产法 | 3 |
| 身为273年 | 民事诉讼程序 | 3 |
| 身为274年 | 侵权行为 | 3 |
| 身为276年 | 业务实体 | 3 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 24学分. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program). Students must take a minimum of 9 semester credits of legal specialty courses through traditional on campus face-to-face or synchronous web conferencing class instruction.
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詹妮弗·莫顿
Department Chair and Program Director
jmorton9@deleonclubvictoria.com
(302)259-6669
The 多佛 campus program is approved by the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals Approval Commission; 321 North Clark Street; Chicago, Illinois 60654-7598; (312) 988-5617.
詹妮弗·莫顿
Department Chair and Program Director
jmorton9@deleonclubvictoria.com
(302)259-6669
The 乔治敦大学 campus program is approved by the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals Approval Commission; 321 North Clark Street; Chicago, Illinois 60654-7598; (312) 988-5617.
This program is offered at the 多佛 and 乔治敦大学 campuses.