Associate degrees in Legal Assistant + Paralegal: A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations.
The Legal Assisting degree is a two year A.A. degree. The program
includes general education requirements in addition to legal specialty
classes. Legal courses cover basic substantive and procedural areas including civil litigation, legal research and legal writing, contracts and torts in preparation for an entry level position as a legal assistant. The associate degree program is in full compliance with California Business and Professions Code section...
The Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS) Department provides entrance into a variety of exciting career paths. Many opportunities are available that can lead to immediate employment and/or career advancement. Students are encouraged to examine each program carefully to find the one that fits. The curriculum is based on the current needs of both students and employers, as well as today‘s changing business environment. Students completing the...
The Physical Science Department is designed to give the student breadth in the physical sciences while providing considerable strength in one of the specialized science fields of chemistry, geology, or physics. The lower-division program in the physical science major is virtually the same as that taken in the first two years of college by a chemistry major, physics major, or geology major, thus enabling students to transfer among these majors if they...
The Physical Education/Athletics Department offers a variety of activity classes designed for lifetime enhancement of fitness, recreation and leisure time. Classes in dance, individual sports, fitness and team sports are offered at various levels of performance. Beginning classes introduce an activity; intermediate to advanced courses are designed to improve an already existing skill level.
The Paralegal Studies program will provide courses leading to an Associate of Science degree and will provide continuing education for practicing paralegal professionals.
The Paralegal Studies program will provide students: 1. Courses to fulfill requirements for an A.S. degree
2. Continuing education throughout their professional career
3. Skills necessary to obtain Paralegal Certification
4. Skills necessary...
The Paralegal/Legal Studies Program will prepare you for work as a paralegal. You will assist attorneys in government, corporations, and private law offices.
Areas of employment for paralegals include accident/personal injury, banking, bankruptcy, civil rights, corporate, criminal, entertainment and sports, environmental, estate and probate, family, government, immigration, insurance defense, intellectual property, labor, malpractice, marine, real...
The American Bar Association (ABA) approves Coastline‘s Paralegal Studies Program. The Paralegal Program prepares personnel for the intermediary position between the legal secretary and the attorney, performing work under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals work in law offices and other legal and law related environments and many interact with clients. This is not a pre-law program and is not designed to prepare the student to become an attorney....
The legal system affects every part of our daily life. That's why few careers offer the prestige and respect of the legal profession. Paralegals are responsible for drafting legal documents as well as conducting legal research and understanding law. They can do all this and assist attorneys without having to go through years of law school to get started. Now's the time to embark on your career as a...
Must take the following in this section:
bulletRQ295 - Foundations of Online Learning (formerly Academic and Career Planning)
Must take all required Learning Outcomes Assessments prior to graduation. See student handbook for details.
General Education
Must take the following in this section:
bulletEnglish ( 6 Hours ) Including 1 course from:
bulletEN101 - Proficiency in Writing
bulletHumanities ( 3...
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