Academic year: 2024-2025
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 time 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 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 101101
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.
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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 10105100- Careers in Business 1
8 Week 2 10801136- English Composition 1 3 10809166- Intro to Ethics: Theory & App 3 10110174- Law Office Administration 3
Semester Total 17
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10110114- Estates and Probate 3 10110175- Legal Computer Applications 3
8 Week 2 10110165- Contracts and Insurance Law 3 10101106- Accounting Principles 3
Full Semester 10110104- Legal Research 3
Semester Total 15
Third Semester 8 Week 1
10105103- Career Fundamentals 1 10110106- Law-Family 3 One of the following: 10110122- Creditor / Debtor Relations 3 10110115- Administrative Law 3
8 Week 2 10110102- Civil Litigation 3
10110168- Criminal Law and Procedures 3 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 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
8 Week 2 10110107- Legal Aspects / Business Org 3
10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3
Full Semester 10110199- LS / Paralegal Career Experience 2 10110105- Legal Writing 3
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 |
303
Curriculum Note: Per ABA requirements, at least 9 credits( 135 hours of class attendance) of the program ' s legal specialty courses must be taken in person or in a live