Paralegal Studies A.A.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Paralegal A.A.S.: 60 credits

Note: The program curriculum is approved by the American Bar Association. Graduates are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The paralegal studies program provides training for paralegals who are authorized to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of a lawyer. The program does not train lawyers or legal administrators.

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
A.A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.15
Paralegal Program Requirements
Complete the following:
JUST F110XIntroduction to Justice3
or PS F101X Introduction to American Government and Politics
PLS F102Introduction to Paralegal Studies3
PLS F105Ethics for Paralegals3
PLS F201Practical Paralegal Skills3
PLS F210Civil Procedure3
PLS F240Family Law3
PLS F260Legal Technology3
PLS F270Constitutional Law for Paralegals3
PLS F280Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals3
PLS F285Advanced Legal Writing3
PLS F299Paralegal Studies Internship3
Complete four of the following:12
Torts
Criminal Law for Paralegals
Contracts/Real Property
Business Law
Employment and Administrative Law
Probate Law
Elective
Any F200-level or higher JUST course
Total Credits60

Note: Students interested in the paralegal studies degree should consult the program coordinator before enrolling in paralegal courses. Transfer credits for paralegal courses completed at other institutions are subject to approval by the program coordinator. No more than 15 credit hours of paralegal courses completed at other institutions will be applied toward completion of the A.A.S. degree in paralegal studies at UAF.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirement:

  • Complete WRTG F111X  with a grade of C or better prior to admission to the program.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Perform legal research using both print and computer-assisted methods
  • Produce professional-quality documents, including letters, fact memorandum, pleadings, contracts, wills and similar documents
  • Conduct client and witness interviews
  • Engage in basic fact-finding and investigation
  • Assist in case management, discovery and trial preparation
  • Apply substantive and procedural law to a reasoned analysis of the matter
  • Recognize the ethical obligations of a paralegal and conduct oneself accordingly
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of legal technology, including electronic filing, case management and billing software