The Paralegal Certificate Option is designed to produce graduates who possess well-distributed knowledge of basic legal principles, coupled with the ability to recognize and apply legal principles in practice; demonstrate facility in legal research, analysis, and writing; recognize and deal effectively with ethical issues confronting paralegal's; and approach their responsibilities in paralegal or law-related positions with competence and a sense of professionalism. The Paralegal Certificate Option may be completed as part of a bachelor's degree in legal studies or it may be taken in addition to any other major. Graduating students pursue careers in public and private law firms, corporate law departments, bank trust departments, and government agencies.
Paralegal Certificate Requirements:
Law and Litigation
Contracts and Business Organizations
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Property Law
Legal Research and Writing
Professional Practice
Two paralegal elective courses
For more information, please contact:
Elzbieta Manos
Chair, Division of Business, Law and Public Policy
(508) 849-3437 emanos@annamaria.edu
