Paralegal Studies - Pasadena City College

Paralegal Studies from Pasadena City College is a Campus Certificate Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program Description: The curriculum prepares students to assist attorneys as paralegals (legal assistants) in administrative agencies, corporations, insurance companies, private law firms, government, and other legal environments. Emphasis is on training students in both civil and criminal matters. Some of the services that the paralegal (legal assistant) provides are legal research, development of law office systems, client interviews, drafts pleadings, briefing cases, legal calendaring, preparing discovery for litigated cases, preparing wills and trusts, maintaining corporate records and minutes. This program has been approved by the American Bar Association. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required Paralegal Studies core courses with a grade of C or better. Student Learning Outcomes Students will be assessed on their ability to 1. Upon completion of the Paralegal Studies Program, the student should have the ability to cope with case management, complete paralegal tasks, and understand the client relationship. 2. A paralegal, upon completion of the PCC Paralegal Program, should have the people skills to be a competent paralegal. 3. Upon completion of the PCC Paralegal Program, the student should be competent to work in the legal environment. View more details on Pasadena City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.