Paralegal Studies - Pellissippi State Community College

Paralegal Studies from Pellissippi State Community College is a Campus Associate Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program description. A paralegal works in a law office under the direct supervision of an attorney doing legal work such as drafting legal documents, organizing files, conducting legal research and investigations, and managing the office. The Paralegal Studies program offers a core of general education and a core of legal specialty courses designed for paralegals. Although paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law, they can, while working under the supervision of an attorney, perform many law office tasks once done solely by an attorney. Typical job opportunities: Law firms, legal aid services, corporate law departments, insurance and accounting firms, real estate and title companies, government legal departments Educational objectives. After successfully completing the Paralegal Studies program, the graduate will be equipped to do the following: I. Understand and apply principles of law and legal ethics. II. Demonstrate entry-level employment skills acquired through the legal specialty courses. III. Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills. IV. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication. V. Demonstrate an understanding and practical application of law-office management and related computer applications in the legal environment. View more details on Pellissippi State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.