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Paralegal - Rochester
Program Info
Paralegal Program - Associate of ScienceThe Associate of Science degree in paralegal* prepares graduates, under the guidance of an attorney, to interview, gather, review and analyze factual situations; research, prepare and interpret legal documents; and conduct day-to-day operations in a legal office.
You will gain the necessary tools to provide vital assistance to lawyers, clients and courts.
Paralegal Class Training
The paralegal will train you in the following classes:
- Introduction To Paralegal
- Legal Research And Writing I, II
- Civil Litigation I, II
- Torts
- Contract Law
- Family Law
- Law Office Management
- Rules Of Evidence
- Legal Ethics And Social Responsibility
- Oral Communications
- Report Writing
You'll learn fundamental knowledge about the formation of contracts, breach of contracts, and remedies for the breach of contracts. Become familiar with the terminology, policies and procedures applied to: estate planning, wills, trusts, estate taxes, estate sales, and joint tenancy.
* Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. The Phoenix and Mesa ground campuses of Everest College Phoenix are the only Everest campuses offering an ABA-approved paralegal program. ABA-approved programs are not offered in an online format.
