PARA 210 — Property Transactions
[PLGLAAS; CIP Code 22.0302] Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) – Career The goal of the Paralegal program is to provide students with specialized legal training enabling them to gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes, perform legal research, assist attorneys in drafting legal documents and prepare witnesses and evidence for presentation at legal proceedings. Paralegals may not practice law. They may not provide legal services directly. Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program should be able to: • Recognize ethical issues that arise in a legal work environment and apply rules of professional conduct to resolve them • Apply specialized legal training to enable them to gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes • Demonstrate oral and written skills, including drafting legal documents for attorney review • Apply basic principles of legal research and analysis • Utilize time-management skills, including prioritizing various tasks, in order to meet deadlines • Demonstrate sensitivity through adaptability and flexibility in working with a diverse group of people, utilize computer systems and other appropriate forms of technology for legal research and to enhance paralegal skills Program Contact Lucy McClain, Esq [email protected] BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND LAW & SOCIAL JUSTICE DIVISION Are you ready to get started at RCSJ? Visit RCSJ.edu/Enroll and complete the interest form. CAMPUS ONLY G GLOUCESTER Paralegal, CERT FIRST YEAR q CISM 10