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Paralegal graduates cannot give legal advice, appear in court, or otherwise engage in the unauthorized practice of law. The practice of law by non-attorneys is strictly prohibited by law.
Paralegal Studies
Certi cate of Achievement-Advanced
A.A. Degree
The Paralegal Studies Certi cate of Achievement-Advanced and A.A. degree programs prepare students to work in the legal eld as paralegals under the supervision of attorneys. Paralegal duties include performing factual and legal research; drafting legal documents and correspondence; interviewing clients
and witnesses; assisting attorneys in pretrial work, including document discovery and analysis, and at trials and hearings; organizing and maintaining case les and coordinating the use of technology in legal work.
Program Learning Outcomes - upon completion, students will be able to:
• Evaluate, critique and analyze legal and factual information. • Synthesize and analyze legal and factual information through
e ective written and oral communication.
• Compare and contrast the American and California legal
systems within a global legal environment.
• Research legally relevant facts from diverse source materials. • Assess the quality of information and utilize appropriate
informational resources to evaluate a legal issue.
Certi cate of Achievement-Advanced
For a Certi cate of Achievement-Advanced, students must have an A.A./A.S. degree or higher, complete the required 48 units listed below for the Paralegal Studies A.A. degree and meet the requirements for this certi cate level.
A.A. Degree
1. Meet the A.A./A.S. degree requirements. 2. Complete the following.
PARA 98 Drafting Wills and Trusts (4)
PARA 99 California Probate Law and Procedures (4)
Complete a minimum of four units below OR from
the courses listed above (not already taken): 4
PARA 67 PARA 86 PARA 88
PARA 92A PARA 94 PARA 95
PARA 96A PARA 97A PARA 97B
Law O ce Management for Paralegals 2 Legal Analysis 4 The Paralegal and Professional
Responsibility 2 Partnerships and Corporations 4 Introduction to California Law 4 Overview of American Law 4 also listed as ADMJ 95 and POLI 95 Introduction to Legal Research and Writing 4 Civil Litigation Procedures 4 Advanced Civil Litigation Procedures 4
Complete the Cert. of Achievement-
Advanced requirements 48 General Education (32-43 units)
Elective courses required when major
units plus GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ....................................90
ADMJ 3
ADMJ 11
ADMJ 54
ADMJ 61 ADMJ 84 ADMJ 90A
BUS 18 ES 6 ICS 29
LIB 51 PARA 25
PARA 64 series
PARA 69 PARA 74A
PARA 75
REST 52A
A.A. Degree
Major
GE Electives
Concepts of Criminal Law (CP 2) (4)
also listed as PARA 3 and POLI 13
Federal Courts and Constitutional Law (4)
also listed as PARA 11 and POLI 11
Youth and the Law (4)
also listed as PARA 54 and SOC 54
Criminal Investigation (4)
Forensic Science (4)
Legal Aspects of Evidence (CP 4) (4)
also listed as PARA 90A
Business Law I (5)
Introduction to Environmental Law (4)
Cultural Pluralism and American
Law and Justice (4)
also listed as ADMJ 29
Business Resources on the Internet (1)
Law and Social Change (4)
also listed as ADMJ 25
PARA 64, 64X, 64Y, 64Z
Paralegal Internship (1-4)
Paralegal Field Trips (1)
Interviewing, Interrogation and
Crisis Intervention (4)
also listed as ADMJ 74A and PSYC 74A Principles and Procedures of the
Justice System (4)
also listed as ADMJ 75 and POLI 75
Legal Aspects of Real Estate (4)
Total Units Required ....................................48
Complete a minimum of 12 units: 12
PARA 65 series PARA 65W, 65X, 65Y, 65Z
PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS (FILM AND DIGITAL)
Photographic Arts (Film and Digital)
A.A. Degree
This A.A. degree provides a comprehensive foundation in contemporary and traditional methods of photography. Digital imaging, traditional processing and printing, alternative processes, lighting, history and the visual language of photography are studied. Emphasis is on personal expression through creative process and technical excellence.
Program Learning Outcomes - upon completion, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate accomplished skill in both dry (digital) and wet
(analog) darkroom methods.
PARA 84 PARA 85 PARA 87 PARA 89 PARA 91A PARA 92B PARA 93 PARA 96B PARA 96C
Current Paralegal Topics (1-4)
Trial Preparation (4)
Intellectual Property Law (4) Personal Injury and Tort Litigation (4) Landlord Tenant Law (4)
California Family Law (4)
Corporate Securities Regulations (4) Bankruptcy Law (4)
Advanced Legal Research and Writing (4) Computer Assisted Legal Research
and Investigation (4)
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