Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus
| Entrance Dates: |
Spring Semester |
| Length of Program: |
One Term |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
12 |
Program Description: The Paralegal Fundamentals program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for entry level positions in the law firm. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; analysis of state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; criminal law and procedure; and family law. The program emphasizes opportunities that provide students with specialized legal knowledge and skills required to aid lawyers in the delivery of legal services.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates of the Paralegal Fundamentals TCC can find entry-level employment opportunities in corporate legal departments, government agencies, and law firms specializing in areas of law such as real property law; criminal law; civil litigation; tort law; contract law; and probate law. Students learn the skills necessary to aid in the delivery of legal services.
Guided Pathway
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Augusta Day Program, Spring Entry
PROGRAM NAME: Paralegal Fundamentals
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester