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PARALEGAL STUDIES Associate of Applied Science Degree Approved by the American Bar Association Gwynne Hutton • (901) 333-4130 A paralegal, or legal assistant, is a professional who works under the supervision of an attorney and drafts legal documents, researches the law, organizes information, interviews clients and witnesses, and conducts factual investigations. The Paralegal Studies program is designed to provide the graduate with the necessary skills to pursue a challenging career as a paralegal. Students have the option of choosing one of four concentrations: real estate, corporate and banking, litigation, and general practice. Students must complete each paralegal (LEGL) course with a "C" or better. Note: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Limitation on Legal Specialty Courses Transferable to the Paralegal Studies Program
First Semester			Cr.
OFAD	1510	Microcomputer Office Applications	3
ENGL	1010	English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)	3
LEGL	1040	Introduction to Law	3
LEGL	1055	Legal Ethics and Professionalism	3
MATH	1530	Statistics	3
Total			15
Second Semester
LEGL	1045	Legal Research	3
LEGL	1050	Family Law	3
LEGL	1080	Law Office Management	3
****		Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)¹	3
ENGL	1020	English Composition II (Gen. Ed.)	3
Total			15
Third Semester
LEGL	2030	Courts and Procedures I	3
LEGL	2040	Legal Writing	3
LEGL		Concentration Course or Elective²	3
SPCH	2010	Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.)	3
****		Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)¹	3
Total			15
Fourth Semester
LEGL	2035	Courts and Procedures II	3
LEGL	2045	Legal Internship³	3
LEGL		Concentration Course or elective²	3
LEGL		Concentration Course or elective²	3
LEGL	2100	Computer Research & Legal Software	3
Total			15
Total Program Credits			60
Note: This program articulates to the University College at the University of Memphis towards a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Paralegal Services. ¹Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection. ² Review concentration for choices. ³An average of 3.0 in all LEGL-designated courses is required for enrollment. Limitation on Legal Specialty Courses Transferable to the Paralegal Studies Program The maximum number of credit hours of legal specialty courses a student may transfer to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies is fifteen (15) credit hours. The legal specialty credit hours to be transferred must have been earned from a fully accredited institution of higher learning and must be approved by the program coordinator or a qualified full-time faculty member of the Paralegal Studies program to ensure that the credit can be classified as legal specialty and is comparable to course work offered within the program. The Paralegal Studies program does not award legal specialty credit by examination. Degree conferred: Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies.

PARALEGAL STUDIES