Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies at Central New Mexico Community College |
Central New Mexico Community College
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Central New Mexico Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus with 22,759 students in Albuquerque, NM.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Central New Mexico Community College
Associate degree
Paralegal Studies
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The Paralegal Studies program prepares students for careers in the legal profession. Paralegals are skilled professionals who perform substantive legal tasks under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. Responsibilities include interviewing and assisting clients and witnesses, investigation,data analysis, drafting legal documents, research, litigation support and case management. The Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
The goal of the CNM Paralegal Studies program is to provide quality education and training to qualified men and women so that they might assist the legal profession in rendering more economical and efficient legal services to a greater number of persons. *The following objectives support this goal:
*Understand the various functions and roles of a paralegal in a variety of legal specialty areas
*Knowledge of substantive and procedural law and the legal system
*Knowledge of the ethical responsibilities affecting paralegals and attorneys with emphasis on the prohibitions against unauthorized practice of law
*Master effective communication skills: oral, interpersonal and written
*Demonstrate proficiency in using technology, including performing legal research
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