Paralegal Studies - Beckfield College

Paralegal Studies from Beckfield College is a Campus Associate Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. The objective of this program is to provide students with the training and technical knowledge necessary for entry-level employment as paralegals. Graduates will be able to communicate their findings and opinions effectively, both orally and in writing, and will be able to perform manual and computerized case research. They will effectively apply legal terminology, as well as perform investigative skills necessary to assist in the drafting of documents such as contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, trust instruments, tax returns, shareholder agreements, stock option plans and employee benefit plans. Graduates will understand the paralegal's place in the legal community, and will understand as well that, except as permitted by law, paralegals do not provide legal services directly to the public. They will know the difference between admissible and inadmissible, and relevant and irrelevant evidence. They will know how to properly question witnesses, and will understand the burden of proof in civil and criminal cases. They will be able to successfully understand and perform manual and computerized case research. Each student must complete an externship as part of the Paralegal Studies Program. A minimum of 120 hours of externship is required prior to the completion of the program. View more details on Beckfield College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.