A.A.S. Paralegal/Legal Assisting [2518]
Program Goal:
This program is designed to educate paralegals with an effective balance of legal knowledge and practical skills; to prepare the student for work in the legal profession upon graduation, and to sit for the national Legal Assistant Certification Exam. This program is considered to be substantially in compliance with ABA guidelines for paralegal education by the American Association for Paralegal Education.
Program Entrance Requirements
To be admitted to the Legal Assisting Degree Program, a student must have:
- A standard high school diploma
- Achieved a level of mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into MAC 1033 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at MCC;
- Achieved a level of English and reading proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into ENC 1101 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at MCC;
- Successfully completed Introduction to Legal Systems (PLA 1003) with a grade of "C" or better.
Program Manager: Barry F. Puett J.D.
941-752-5656 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 65656 Venice
General Academic Courses
| PLA 2001 |
General Law |
3 |
| PLA 1003 |
Introduction to Legal Systems |
3 |
| PLA 1104 |
Legal Research and Writing I |
3 |
| PLA 2304 |
Introduction to Criminal Law |
3 |
| PLA 2201 |
Civil Procedures and Litigation |
3 |
| PLA 2600 |
Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration |
3 |
| PLA 1610 |
Real Property Law and Transactions |
3 |
| PLA 2308 |
Introduction to Criminal Procedures |
3 |
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