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Courses and Programs Details
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Paralegal Studies: Certificate
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Admission to the certificate program requires program coordinator review of an official college transcript with 30 credit hours of American Bar Association (ABA) approved general education college courses. Students prepare for employment as assistants to attorneys in law-related occupations, including private, corporate, and governmental law practice. The program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The complete program is available at the Harrisburg Campus. Most courses are available at the Lancaster Campus; however it may be necessary to take courses at the Harrisburg Campus to complete the certificate. Due to course sequencing, a minimum of three semesters is required to complete the certificate program.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Selective Program: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; specific admissions criteria must be met. Contact the program coordinator for specific program entry requirements. |
| Graduates are employed as paralegals in private, corporate and governmental law practices, title insurance companies, and as assistants in law libraries. |
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Conduct research and prepare legal memoranda and briefs
- Conduct computer-assisted legal research
- Prepare and draft litigation documents (complaints, answers, motions, discovery documents)
- Perform administrative tasks in a legal office
- Prepare and draft legal documents related to estates (wills, trusts), bankruptcy (petitions, schedules), domestic relations (support/property settlement agreements), real estate law (deeds, settlement sheets)
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