Bachelor of Applied Science in Paralegal
Lewis-Clark State College
Key Information
Campus location
Lewiston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 21,836 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* + course fees; 2023 undergraduate full-time tuition
Introduction
The Paralegal program educates and trains students to perform substantive and procedural legal work under the supervision of a lawyer. Paralegals are non-lawyers who assist attorneys in their professional duties. Two options are available in the Paralegal program: a 63-credit AAS degree program and a 30-credit Intermediate Technical Certificate program.
BAS Requires the following:
- Earned AAS Degree in the same major as BAS
- Gen Ed Core 37 credits
- AAS program courses for a maximum of 50 credits (note: this can be less than 50 credits)
- 33 credits of approved upper-division coursework
The total Credits Required for BAS is 120.
Program Outcome
Upon completion of the Paralegal AAS degree, students will:
- Be able to think critically
- Demonstrate organizational skills
- Work effectively with a variety of legal office professionals and clients
- Understand and apply legal ethics as required by law
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the legal system and its various agencies
- Demonstrate solid interviewing and investigation skills
- Draft legal documents and memoranda pertinent to specific areas of law
- Demonstrate excellent writing, listening, and speaking skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal research and writing skills
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of computer programs
- Maintain confidentiality
Completion of a Technical Skill Assessment is required.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from Paralegal programs go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields:
- Legal Assistant
- Law Clerk
- Litigation or Judicial Assistant
- Legal Practice Assistant
- Court Clerk
- Title/Abstract Examiner
- Legal Researcher
- Contract Specialist
- Claims Adjuster
- Court Assistance Program Specialist
- Limited Practice Officer