PLEASE NOTE: This certificate is no longer accepting new students/majors.
Please see the Paralegal Studies, AAS if interested in this program.
CODE: LAW-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 32 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.
DESCRIPTION
The Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies is designed for students who hold an associate or baccalaureate degree. It is a program of study which qualifies its graduates to be employed in law and business related occupations, including private law firms, corporate departments and government entities. Substantive law is combined with thorough preparation in legal procedures, research methodology and practical knowledge. The Paralegal Studies Program provides the foundation for students to think critically and act ethically in accordance with the local and national rules of professional conduct. Graduates of this program will be prepared to perform high quality legal work under the direction of an attorney. The program encourages graduates to continue educational pursuits and seek community service opportunities.
COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
- Computation: LAW 253
- Human Relations: LAW 101
ACADEMIC MAP
CSN CA Paralegal Studies Map