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Legal Studies / Paralegal - Associate Degree

Program Code : 101101

Paralegals perform work under the supervision of a lawyer in a variety of settings – a private law firm , insurance company , corporation , bank , private business , legal clinic , government agency , legal aid office , law department , special interest group , public defender ’ s office , prosecutor ’ s office , service company , or consulting firm . The Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association and is also a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education . Paralegals are not authorized to provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law .

Delivery

Day Evening Full-time Online : Per ABA requirements , at least 9 credits of the program ' s legal specialty courses must be taken in person or in a live online format ( i . e ., online courses that meet a specific times each week . Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 11,421 , Books : $ 1,885 , Supplies : $ 100 Total Approximate Costs $ 13,406

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit high school , GED , or HSED transcripts and college transcripts ( if applicable ) to transcripts @ nwtc . edu .

Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .

Program Outcomes

Apply ethical principles in a legal environment . Process legal documents . Perform legal research . Synthesize various sources into a supportable legal conclusion . Demonstrate professionalism as a member of a legal team .

Accreditation

Programs in the College of Business at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs . ACBSP ' s accreditation process follows the Baldrige model . The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence , determining student learning outcomes , and a continuous improvement model . ACBSP ’ s student-centered teaching and learning approach , which is measured and analyzed for quality , ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment . Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want . ACBSP - World Headquarters 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park , KS 66213 Phone : ( 913 ) 339-9356 www . acbsp . com

Curriculum

The Paralegal associate degree is offered in the day and in the evening . Students following the study plan below will complete the Paralegal associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101 - College 101 1 10110101 - Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics 3 10801196 - Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3

Semester Total 16

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10110114 - Estates and Probate 3 10110104 - Legal Research 3 10110175 - Legal Computer Applications 3

Semester Total 16

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10105103 - Career Preparation 1

10110106 - Law-Family 3

One of the following : 10110122 - Creditor / Debtor Relations 3 10110115 - Administrative Law 3

Semester Total 16

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 One of the following : 10110103 - Civil Trial Advocacy 3 10110162 - Intl Law and Immigration 3 10809198 - Intro to Psychology 3

Full Semester 10110199 - LS / Paralegal Career Experience 2

Semester Total 17

Total Credits 65

Students must take 2 of 4 Selective Courses : 10110122 Creditor / Debtor Relations 3 10110115 Administrative Law 3 10110103 Civil Trial Advocacy 3 10110162 International Law & Immigration 3

Curriculum Note : A grade of " C " or better must be achieved in 10-110-101 Paralegal Intro / Legal Ethics in order to enroll in any 10-110-xxx course for which 10-110-101 is designated as a prerequisite .

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The credit for 10 890 101 College 101 is an Institutional