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When you are a paralegal, you have the opportunity to perform challenging and varied duties. An associate degree in paralegal studies from Globe University-Middleton prepares you for success in the field.
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To learn more about our paralegal associate degree, contact the Middleton campus of Globe University. Call us at 1-877-303-6060.
Duties of a paralegal
A paralegal works under the direction of an attorney to provide legal services. They work in law firms, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions, health care facilities and the military. Paralegals perform tasks such as the following:
- Legal research
- Exhibit preparation
- Document drafting
- Interviewing clients
- Searching public records
- Organizing records
Courses in the associate degree program
Core courses in the paralegal degree program include the following:
- Business Communications
- Computer Information Systems
- MS Office Professional I
- Keyboarding
- Legal Terminology
- Introduction to Paralegal Studies
- Legal Research I
- Real Estate
- Torts
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Litigation I
- Law Office Procedures and Technology
- Contracts
- Legal Writing I
- Ethics for the Law Office
- Family Law
- AAS Paralegal Internship
- Probate Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Student Success
- Career Development
In addition to these core requirements, students in the paralegal associate degree program complete general education courses in the following areas. A minimum of three credits must be earned in each area.
- Communications
- Social Science
- Natural Science & Mathematics
- Humanities
Students are often able to complete their degrees in as few as 21 months of full time study.
Online option available
Students in our associate degree program are able to complete their paralegal programs online. Online learning is a great option for students with busy work schedules or family responsibilities. They are able to access course content and complete assignments late at night, early in the morning or even during their lunch hours.
Call us to learn more
For more information about our associate degree program in paralegal studies, contact Globe University-Middleton. Call our Middleton, WI, campus at 1-877-303-6060.