Legal Assisting A.A.S
(Not available for new students) The Legal Assisting Program prepares individuals for employment as paralegals or further legal studies. Graduates are qualified to assist lawyers in the following areas: drafting legal documents; summarizing and processing information in litigation and office practice; performing legal research and writing; managing the law office and supervising support staff. Legal assistants work in a variety of settings, including law offices, government agencies, banks, insurance companies, and institutions that have legal departments or perform such duties. The program includes an externship in a law practice.