64 credits minimum
Computer Sciences and Paralegal Studies Division
Library Square, 231 E 400 S, Salt Lake City
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, BB 109
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Information, (801) 957-5150
http://www.slcc.edu/paralegalstudies
Academic Advisor, IAB 327 B, 801.957.3866
Program Faculty:
Instructors − KC Jensen, Sharee Laidlaw, L. Monte Sleight
Program Description: A paralegal is a person qualified through education, training and work experience, who under direction and supervision of an attorney performs delegated legal work for the attorney or law firm which the attorney otherwise would perform. Although a paralegal is not licensed to practice law, he or she completes tasks traditionally performed by an attorney with the exceptions of giving legal advice, independently representing clients and any other unauthorized practice of law.
Career Opportunities: This American Bar Association approved program is designed for those considering employment as a paralegal who wish to update their professional development or for those already in the field.
Transfer/Articulation Information: Students who are interested in pursuing courses leading to a Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies should consult the Paralegal Advisor, IAB 327B, 801.957.3866.
Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is four semesters.
Specialized Accreditation: The Finance and Credit associate degree program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation represents the achievement of meeting the high national standards established for associate degree-granting business programs.
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
1. Interview clients and witnesses and appropriately interact with clients.
2. Comply with the litigation process.
3. Use traditional and electronic resources to conduct legal research.
4. Draft Legal Documents
5. Understand basic substantive and procedural legal principles. |
1 - Substantive Knowledge |
1. Communicate effectively orally
2. Communicate effectively in writing |
2 - Communicate Effectively |
| 1. Perform Appropriate Calculations |
3 - Develop Quantitative Literacy |
| 1. Extract relevant data from complex information, process it appropriately, and draw reasonable conclusions. |
4 - Think Critically |
| 1. Recognize potential ethical issues in the practice of the law and apply appropriate rules of professional responsibility. |
5 - Civic Engagement and/or Working Professionally |
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