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Self-paced eLearning course includes 6-months access to online content, all eBooks, supplemental content, and related course materials, as applicable.
Tuition: $1,699
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PARALEGAL PROFESSIONAL ONLINE
THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION
The Paralegal Professional program from CATEC offers an in-depth view of the role of paralegals play within the American legal system. Examining the myriad of skills used by paralegals everyday alongside the typical legal working environment, learners will explore the common areas of law in which they’ll likely be working, the various ethical considerations that may arise as well as the sources of law they’ll reference every day. Learners will be offered an offered an overview of traditional state and federal courts as well as the implications and uses for alternative dispute resolution. Learners will also be introduced to various career opportunities available to trained paralegals. For more information, click here.
THE PARALEGAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
The Paralegal Professional program from CATEC offers learners a comprehensive understanding of professional responsibility in the legal field and how these laws apply to paralegals, specifically. In addition to the general legal ethical concepts presented in the program, learners will research individual state professional responsibility rules as they apply to the overall field and to the paralegal role. Upon completion of this program, learners will be able to recognize an ethical issue, categorize it, and research the possible solutions to the issue.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
National certification is available for students who complete this course including National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Paralegal Professional certification.
DETAILED COURSE TOPICS COVERED
Summarize the role of the paralegal in the American legal system
Describe the process of becoming a paralegal professional and prepare a resume for a paralegal position
Describe the sources of American Law, the state and federal court systems
Prepare for a client interview
Explain the investigation process
Research legal matters
Explore styles and formats used in legal writing and draft legal documents
Explain the trial preparation process, the actual trial process, appellate process and alternative dispute resolution
Differentiate the authority and functioning of administrative agencies
Explain criminal law and procedure
Articulate the legal principles of tort law
Describe the classifications and elements of contracts
Outline the basic principles of property law
Examine the legal principles of family law
Examine estate planning and probate
Describe the primary forms of business
Summarize the role of the paralegal in the American legal system
Recognize the regulation of the legal profession as a distinct set of laws and rules
Explore the meaning of the unauthorized practice of law and misrepresentation
Analyze the application of the duty of confidentiality
Examine issues related to evidentiary privileges
Examine issues related to conflict of interest and the duty of loyalty
Examine issues related to advertising and solicitation
Examine issues related to client trust accounts, legal and paralegal fees
Examine issues related to competence, negligence and zealous representation
Examine issues related to the duty of integrity and the duty to report
EACH COURSE INCLUDES
24/7 instructor support and course mentoring
Student and instructor collaboration
Engaging labs, student exercises, course videos and animated simulations
Student pre and post assessments and online performance tracking
National and state certification opportunities
A secure Student Portal which includes: career guidance, resume writing and other career resources
HOW TO ENROLL
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CONTACT US
For inquiries about our Adult Education and Apprenticeship online programs, email us here or call 434-245-2426.