Paralegal, A.A.S.

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This degree program is designed to prepare students to enter the paralegal profession, to work in a variety of law-related professions, and to provide an academic basis for further studies in law and/or as preparation for a course of study in anticipation of application to law school. The successful completion of this degree also qualifies students to sit for the Arizona Legal Document Preparer exam.

Program Requirements

Spring Year One

ENG 101 - English Composition I (3)
CIS 138 - Microsoft Word (3)
MAT 121 - Intermediate Algebra (4)
PAR 101 - Legal Research and Writing I (3)
PAR 103 - Legal Ethics for Paralegals (3)

Total Spring Credit Year One: 16

Fall Year One

ENG 136 - Report Writing (3)
PAR 104 - Civil Law and Litigation (3)
PAR 105 - Contract Law (3)
PAR 106 - Criminal Law and Procedure (3)

Choose One:

Global Awareness course listed in AAS General Education Checklist .

Global Awareness Course 3 - 4

Total Fall Credits Year One: 15-16

Spring Year Two

CIS 131 - Microsoft Office Suite (3)
PAR 107 - Tort Law (3)
PAR 108 - Property Law and Real Estate Transactions (3)
PAR 201 - Legal Research and Writing II (3)
PAR 203 - Family Law (3)

Total Fall Credit Year Two: 15

Fall Year Two

ACC 125 - Introduction to Accounting (4)
PAR 202 - Wills, Trusts and Estates (3)
PAR 204 - Corporation Law (3)
PAR 205 - Bankruptcy (3)
PAR 206 - Paralegal Practicum (3)