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Feb 02, 2023
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Paralegal Studies Academic Credit Certificate
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This accelerated program is designed for students who possess a bachelor’s or associate’s degree and want to complete the requirements necessary to perform as a paralegal in a law office, corporate environment, or government office by offering the necessary paralegal courses to achieve competency in this profession.
The purpose of this certificate is to train paralegals/legal assistants. It is not intended to be a program for training lawyers or legal administrators. A paralegal/legal assistant may not engage in the practice of law by accepting cases, giving legal advice, appearing in court, setting fees, etc. Engaging in the unauthorized practice of law is a criminal offense in the State of New Jersey.
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Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Draft legal documents in selected areas of law
- Exhibit technology skills
- Perform computerized and manual legal research
- Utilize legal software programs
- Utilize word processing to draft legal documents
- Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility
General Education - 6 credits as follows:
Career Courses – 25 credits as follows:
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all career studies courses in order to complete this program. Credits required for Certificate: 31
Notes:
* Offered Fall Term only
** Offered Spring Term only Suggested Sequence - Paralegal Studies Academic Credit Certificate
The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in one year, with a Fall Term start date. Program Code for registration: PPLGLA
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