Paralegal Studies Certificate

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, Allentown, Nesquehoning, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The American Bar Association (ABA) has approved Lehigh Carbon Community College ’s Paralegal Studies program. This certificate program is designed to meet the needs of the student who presently possesses college credit and is interested in pursuing a career as a paralegal.

Admission to the certificate program is limited to students that currently possess 30 semester hours of college credit, with grades of "C" or better for each course, of which 18 credits are distributed in at least three of the following acceptable General Education disciplines: English, Math, Science, Humanities and Social Science. The courses must be liberal arts credits and not technical. Admission is conditional.

The growth of the paralegal field provides excellent opportunities for employment and advancement. Qualified graduates of the Paralegal Studies certificate program can be hired by law firms, banks, title companies, real estate firms, corporations, and government agencies. Career possibilities include paralegal supervisor, trust coordinator, title searcher, settlement clerk, litigation specialist, contract coordinator, and a variety of other positions. An individual with legal skills can take those skills into a multitude of positions in the business environment, including but not limited to, human resources, records management, legal support, and government.

The students will gain an understanding of what paralegals can accomplish, as well as the limitations imposed by the unauthorized practice of law statute. An internship is available to provide students with practical experience in the paralegal field.

The primary goal of the program is to educate students to become paralegals who can 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.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

apply legal and business skills necessary for a position in a law office, bank, real estate office, government authority, or any position that utilizes the knowledge of law.
apply research skills to a variety of situations.
engage in legal and factual research using both traditional and emerging technological tools.
work independently in a law library.
work independently in a professional environment.
communicate and interact with clients, lawyers, paralegals, and other relevant office personnel.
demonstrate substantive knowledge in at least three areas of law.
draft legal documents in at least three areas of law.
perform clerical tasks at an acceptable level of competency, including word processing, file management, and document control.
explain the court system and process of civil litigation from inception through trial and post-trial matters.
differentiate federal and state governmental jurisdictions, including administrative agencies.
perform factual research and comprehend relevant information sources, including but not limited to courthouses, county administrative agencies, public libraries, Internet sites, and databases.
perform document production tasks including the ability to recognize a privileged document.
interview clients and others effectively.
communicate orally in a professional environment.
draft time sheet descriptions that adequately demonstrate work performed.
recognize the emerging role of the paralegal and the place of the paralegal in expanding the delivery of legal services.
apply the rules of professional conduct governing lawyers and the application to paralegals and to internalize values of ethical conduct, competence, and professionalism.
pursue a baccalaureate degree.
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Phone:610-799-2121

School Address:

Lehigh Carbon Community College
4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078


Jobs & Resumes: Schnecksville, Allentown, Nesquehoning, Tamaqua
Houses & Roommates: Schnecksville, Allentown, Nesquehoning, Tamaqua

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