2023-2024 Online Catalog
Paralegal Studies, A.S. |
Program Description
The paralegal studies program at Union College is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of paralegal job opportunities. The utilization of paralegals improves the efficiency, economy and availability of legal services. A paralegal performs work under the direct supervision of an attorney.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
The Associate in Science Degree will prepare students to enter the paralegal work force with the requisite skills or to transfer to a four-year institution to complete their baccalaureate degree.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Perform factual research incorporating computer technology;
- Prepare forms, pleadings, legal instruments, and litigation documents;
- Identify, analyze and evaluate legal issues;
- Write clearly and accurately according to the standards of the legal profession;
- Perform legal research using library resources and computer technology;
- Evaluate the various issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Paralegal field.
Transfer Policy: Prospective students may transfer no more than 30 credits, and no more than 12 credits of legal specialty courses into the Associate in Applied Science degree program, and only with the approval of the Social Sciences, Business, and History Division.
After Union College
This program is designed to prepare the graduate to enter the workforce as a paralegal working under the supervision of a lawyer or to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree.
Fall Semester
- ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours
- 4 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
- LGL 110 - Legal Research 3 credit hours
- LGL 111 - Legal Writing 3 credit hours
Spring Semester
- ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credit hours
- CST 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
Fall Semester
- ENG 128 - The Dynamics of Communication 3 credit hours
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OR
- ENG 129 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours
- GOV 201 - American Government and Politics 3 credit hours
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OR
- GOV 202 - American National Government 3 credit hours
- Social Science Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- 3 credit hours
- LGL Elective 3 credit hours *
Spring Semester
- LGL 140 - Property Law 4 credit hours
- LGL 215 - Law Office Technology 3 credit hours
- LGL 221 - Litigation II 3 credit hours
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- ECO 201 - Principles of Economics I 3 credit hours
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- ECO 202 - Principles of Economics II 3 credit hours