2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Paralegal Technology, TC


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The Technical Certificate in Paralegal Technology is designed to provide an understanding of the law and the practical skills needed to assist attorneys in the responsibilities of a law firm, including research, investigation, document preparation, and writing. Instruction includes principles and practical experience in word processing, legal writing, ethical legal practice, professional responsibility, and organizing legal ideas and factual materials.

ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements
-This degree requires successful completionof 30 credit hours.
-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation.

Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met. 

Career Opportunities
Paralegal, Legal Assistant
 

Semester One


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  BUSI 14083  Microcomputer Applications 3    
  ENGL 10103  English Composition I 3    
  PLGL 10103   Introduction to Law 3    
  PLGL 11003  Legal Research and Writing I 3    
  PLSC 20003   American National Government 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ENGL 10203  English Composition II 3    
  MATH 11103  Mathematical Reasoning 3    
  PLGL 12003  Legal Research and Writing II 3    
  PLGL 13003  Torts 3    
  PLGL 28003  Law Office Management with Computer Support 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 30 Credit Hours


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