Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

The legal industry is burgeoning, with paralegals becoming more vital than ever. In addition to supporting attorneys in typical functions, paralegals are being hired to perform tasks once done by lawyers. Continued efforts to reduce costs and increase client support are expanding this venue, with employment for paralegals growing by 28% through 2018*. This dynamic field offers great potential for formally trained, degreed paralegals.

Colorado Technical University’s Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies program can help you hit the ground running. Blending core competencies in research, writing and critical thinking with legal concepts and business practices, the program can help you gain the foundation for a challenging career. You can learn how to organize files, identify laws and judgments, conduct due diligence and analyze materials. You can also become adept at preparing and writing legal briefs, memoranda and other key documents, using industry-current legal software applications.

Through your course of study, you can gain practical, hands-on experience to enable you to fully support attorneys, your department, your firm and its clients. Your CTU education can provide you the critical skills needed to pursue success.

  • Apply the ethical obligations of paralegals
  • Identify resources for continuing professional development and lifelong learning
  • Apply fundamental legal concepts governing substantive and procedural areas of law
  • Create and execute a legal research plan
  • Compose organized and well-written correspondence, memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents
  • Employ effective written and oral communication skills
  • Utilize technology and applications commonly found in legal practice
  • Complete assigned tasks in accordance with applicable office procedures and practices
  • Accounting I
  • Criminal Law
  • Introductory Business Practices
  • American Government
  • Introduction to Paralegal Practice & Ethics
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Legal Technology
  • Civil Litigation I
  • Torts
  • Contract Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Property / Real Estate
  • Family Law
  • Trusts, Wills & Estates
  • Civil Litigation II
  • Paralegal Studies Practicum

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm (visited February 28, 2011). This is a national estimate and conditions in your location may vary.

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