Paralegal AAS
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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Recognize, analyze, and solve fundamental tasks and issues applicable to the legal services environment.
Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason in both verbal and written forms.
Demonstrate substantive and procedural laws in a variety of practice areas.
Adhere to professional and ethical standards appropriate to the legal profession.
Prepare legal documents, including legal correspondence, pleadings, court briefs, and contracts.
File pleadings with the court.
Analyze relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles.
Demonstrate excellent legal research, writing, interview, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Apply information technology tools and organizational skills to perform daily tasks, prioritize assignments, and utilize time efficiently (e.g., manage workflow, adhere to procedural deadlines, use resources and time efficiently).
Assist lawyers in trial preparation and trial.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.