The Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education whose focus is to train paralegals for private and public placement. It is not a pre-law program intended for those students who plan to enroll in law school after they have completed a baccalaureate program. Students who are planning to eventually enter law school should obtain a four-year degree as soon as possible.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal curriculum prepares qualified people to handle, in a professional manner, many of the complex tasks involved in rendering skilled assistance to lawyers. Legal Assistants are prepared to do specialized work for banks, insurance companies, real estate firms, corporate offices, and public and semi-public agencies. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program offers a new career opportunity in a rapidly expanding field for people who have had no previous experience with legal work. For people already employed in legal work, the program will upgrade their skills. The topic of ethics and the paralegal’s role in the legal profession are emphasized throughout the courses in the program.

General Education Core course listings and definitions appear on General Education Core . Placement testing will determine the sequencing of courses. Additional courses may be required. Students are encouraged to meet with a Legal Assistant/Paralegal academic advisor each semester to select the appropriate courses.