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Nov 23, 2024
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2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Paralegal 7600, A.S.
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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree
This program is approved by the American Bar Association. Graduates, without further education, may seek employment as paralegals throughout the United States in private and public law offices, corporate offices, government offices (federal and state), and private companies. Job market assistance and evaluation is available to all graduates. Graduates may pursue further education toward ultimate completion of a baccalaureate degree and of law school. The unauthorized practice of law carries severe civil (and, in some states, criminal) penalties. Paralegals are individuals, qualified by education, training or work experience, who are employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
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Major Program Requirements (36-37)
General Education Requirements
See General Education in this catalog for a complete description of the general education and assessment requirements. Note
The Reading Intensive requirement may be met by PARA 215 .
The Writing Intensive requirement may be met by PARA 215 or SPCH 148 .
The Speaking Intensive requirement may be met by PARA 290 .
The Mathematics Intensive requirement may be met by a subsequent mathematics course or by passing a mathematics assessment examination.
A grade of C or better is required in all Basic Skills courses. Liberal Education Core (21)
Note
Computer Skills are enhanced by PARA 215 . Recommended Sequence of Courses
(This sequence assumes any necessary developmental requirements have been met.) Note
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.
1Not required if student has successfully completed ENGL 112 Rhetoric and Research; however, another class may be required to reach the 62 hours required for graduation. |
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