Paralegal Studies, A.A.S.
Paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys in all areas of the law. An attorney may delegate any legal work to a paralegal except tasks that involve giving legal advice or representing a client in court (although paralegals may assist at trial). Iowa prohibits the practice of law by non-attorneys.
Courses
- BCA 189 — Microcomputer Literacy
- CSC 116 — Information Computing
- ENG 105 — Composition I
- ENG 106 — Composition II
- ENG 108 — Composition II: Technical Writing
- ENG 120 — College Writing
- PRL 103 — Introduction to Law
- PRL 116 — Fundamentals of Legal Research and Writing
- PRL 117 — Advanced Legal Research and Writing
- PRL 121 — Investigation for Paralegals
- PRL 133 — Torts
- PRL 143 — Business Organization Law
- PRL 151 — Real Estate Law
- PRL 161 — Family Law
- PRL 166 — Estate Planning/Administration
- PRL 171 — Administrative Law
- PRL 174 — Contracts
- PRL 176 — Civil Litigation
- PRL 186 — Employment Law Topics
- PRL 192 — Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal
- PRL 193 — Constitutional Law
- SPC 101 — Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- SPC 112 — Public Speaking
- WBL 309 — Internship: Government and Criminal Justice