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DESCRIPTION:
This program is designed to prepare students to assist lawyers in carrying out their professional responsibilities. Working under the direct supervision of the attorney, the legal assistants/paralegals must be mindful of prohibitions against lay persons practicing law. The legal assistant does research, prepares documents, and interviews clients. Employment opportunities are also available in such diverse areas as insurance, real estate and mortgage companies, government agencies, courts and banks.

BEGINNING SEMESTERS: Fall, Spring, Summer

CAMPUS:

Airport (Day & Evening)

Beltline (Evening: Limited to LEG 135 & LEG 121)

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 24 Semester hours is required for graduation with an overall GPA of at least 2.0. A grade of C or better must be attained in each LEG course.

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. LEG 135 must be taken in the first term.
2. Students may enter the program any semester. However, unless they can demonstrate sufficient knowledge or work experience, some legal courses may be unavailable prior to the completion of LEG 135, Introduction to Law and Ethics.
3. Student must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution before entering this certificate program.
4. To be successful in this field, students should possess strong communication and computer/word processing skills.
5. This program is approved by the American Bar Association. 
6. For more information please visit the MTC Legal Assistant/Paralegal Technology Department Homepage. 

DEGREE CURRICULUM
PROGRAM COURSES
Course		Prerequisite
LEG 120	Torts	LEG 135
LEG 121	Business Law I	RDG 100 & ENG 100
LEG 132	Legal Bibliography	LEG 135
LEG 135	Introduction to Law and Ethics	RDG 100 & ENG 100
LEG 201	Civil Litigation I	LEG 120
LEG 213	Family Law	LEG 135
LEG 214	Property Law	LEG 135
LEG 233	Wills, Trusts, & Probate	LEG 135

11/26/07