Paralegal Studies Program
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Undergraduate Certificate of Technical Studies
Program Title
Paralegal Studies Program
Mission
The mission of the NTCC Paralegal Program is to prepare students for employment or promotional opportunities in the paralegal field and/or for the pursuit of advanced degrees in the legal field by preparing students to analyze complex legal issues, solve problems, conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and conduct the day-to-day business operations in a legal office.
College Division
Division of Technical Studies
Outcome
Describe the role of a paralegal and demonstrate legal ethics within that role.
Outcome
Navigate federal, state, and administrative law court systems.
Outcome
Apply problem-solving skills in both substantive and procedural civil and criminal laws to the facts of a particular case.
Outcome
Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and relevant case law.
Outcome
Analyze and assist in the preparation of basic legal documents including contracts, discovery requests/responses, and legal memorandum.
Campuses
Lacombe Campus