This recommended course of study has been created to insure you complete the program in the minimal amount of time required. However, this course of study can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Please discuss other options with your advisor.
Paralegals work for lawyers and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers.
Some of the duties assigned to paralegals include the preparatory work for lawyers involved in closings, hearings, trials and corporate meetings. Paralegals also investigate the facts of cases, conduct legal research, and prepare written reports that attorneys use in determining how cases should be handled. Paralegals may work in all areas of the law, including litigation, bankruptcy, corporate law, criminal law, employee benefits, patient and copyright law, and real estate. In this program, the focus is on family law. Your course work will prepare you for work in law firms or other organizations which help families deal with domestic legal issues such as divorce and child custody, wills and estate planning and personal bankruptcy.