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Paralegal A.S. Degree:
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Paralegal / Legal Assistant (S0310)
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The Mt. SAC Business Administration department offers this one Associate
of Science degree in Paralegal Studies:
- Paralegal / Legal Assistant (S0310)
Click on the degree tab link above to view detailed information about this degree and its Student Learning Outcome(s).
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Paralegal / Legal Assistant Degree (S0310)
The paralegal program is intended to prepare students for
employment as paralegals in both private and public sectors
following graduation.
The American Bar Association (ABA) By-
Laws Section 21.12 uses the terms paralegal and legal assistant
interchangeably referring to persons who, although not
members of the legal profession, are qualified through
education, training, or work experience and are employed or
retained by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency, or other
entity in a capacity or function which involves the performance,
under the direction and supervision of an attorney, of
specifically delegated substantive legal work.
Paralegals/legal
assistants must comply with the legal restrictions in the
practice of law by nonlawyers. The California Business &
Professions Code, §6450 et seq, governs paralegals in California.
To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Major:
Required courses:
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PLGL 30
-- Introduction to Paralegal / Legal (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 31A
-- Legal Analysis and Writing (3.0 units)
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PLGL 31B
-- Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 33A
-- Civil Procedure Pretrial (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 33B
-- Civil Procedure -- Trial and Post-Trial (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 35A
-- Law Office Procedures (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 35B
-- Automated Law Office Procedures (3.0 units)
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PLGL 37
-- Tort Law (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 38
-- Employment and Ethical Issues in Paralegalism (2.0 units)
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PLGL 39
-- Contract Law (3.0 units) CSU
The Paralegal/Legal faculty recommend that students complement their studies with any two of these
elective courses:
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PLGL 40
-- Landlord-Tenant Law (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 41
-- Property Law (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 42
-- Family Law (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 43
-- Wills and Trusts (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 44
-- Bankruptcy Law (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 45
-- Creditors' Rights (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 48
-- Criminal Law and Procedures (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 49
-- Evidence Law (3.0 units) CSU
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PLGL 50
-- Comparative Law (3.0 units) CSU
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BUSL 18
-- Business Law (3.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSL 18H
-- Business Law - Honors(3.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSL 19
-- Advanced Business Law (3.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSL 20
-- International Business Law (3.0 units)
Total units = 35.0
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Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Paralegal / Legal Assistant Degree (S0310) will:
- have increased their confidence in basic paralegal skills.
- competently prepare basic legal documents such as motions and discovery, as they would be asked to do under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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