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<strong>Phoenix</strong> <strong>College</strong> 2005-2006 Catalog • 195<br />
throughout the program. Students also learn how to manage<br />
practical ethical dilemmas commonly encountered as working<br />
paralegals, including learning how to avoid the unauthorized<br />
practice of law by non-lawyers. Those students with no prior<br />
law-related experience are strongly encouraged to participate in<br />
the internship program to enhance their chances of securing<br />
employment upon graduation. Students enrolled in the Legal<br />
Assisting Program may earn a Certificate of Completion or an<br />
Associate in Applied Science degree. A Verification of Eligibility<br />
form is required to enroll in the program.<br />
The Legal Assisting Program is approved by the American Bar<br />
Association (ABA) (750 N. Lakeshore, Chicago, Illinois 60611).<br />
Program Notes: A maximum of 15 credits will be accepted as<br />
transfer credit. Transfer of legal specialty courses will be<br />
accepted only from regionally accredited institutions that were<br />
approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) at the time<br />
the courses were completed and which were completed with a<br />
grade of "B" or higher. Students must complete a minimum of 18<br />
credits in legal specialty courses as defined by the ABA. Some<br />
courses required by this program may not be valid if taken more<br />
than eight (8) years ago. Consult with the Legal Studies<br />
Program Advisor for complete information.<br />
Admission Criteria: Students wishing to enroll in the Legal<br />
Assisting Program must complete a Verification of Eligibility<br />
form to be officially accepted in the program. Contact a Legal<br />
Studies advisor.<br />
Must have current English and Reading assessment reflecting<br />
eligibility for ENG101 or ENG107 and CRE101 OR a grade of<br />
"C" or better in ENG101 First-Year Composition or equivalent<br />
and CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading OR permission of<br />
department. Must be high school graduate or equivalent with<br />
transcripts or equivalent on file with Admissions and Records<br />
Office to be eligible for the degree program.<br />
Program Prerequisites: 3 Credits<br />
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR<br />
Equivalent OR Permission of department chair or<br />
program director.<br />
LAS208 Probate + 3<br />
LAS216 Real Estate Transactions + 3<br />
LAS217 Family Law + 3<br />
LAS218 Administrative Law + 3<br />
LAS220 Legal Assisting Internship Seminar + 1<br />
LAS221AA Legal Assisting Internship + (1) OR<br />
LAS221AB Legal Assisting Internship + (2) OR<br />
LAS221AC Legal Assisting Internship + (3) 1-3<br />
LAS225 Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing + 3<br />
LAS237<br />
Legal Interviewing, Investigation, and Report<br />
Writing + 3<br />
LAS261 Bankruptcy + 3<br />
OAS225 Legal Document Preparation + 2<br />
SPA237 Spanish Legal Terminology + 3<br />
Free Electives: 6 Credits<br />
General Education: 25 Credits<br />
CORE: 15 Credits<br />
First Year Composition:<br />
Any approved General Education courses in the First<br />
Year Composition (ENG) area. 6<br />
Oral Communication:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the Oral<br />
Communication (COM) area. 3<br />
Critical Reading:<br />
CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I OR<br />
equivalent by assessment. 3<br />
Mathematics:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the<br />
Mathematics (MAT) area. 3<br />
DISTRIBUTION: 10 Credits<br />
Humanities & Fine Arts:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the<br />
Humanities and Fine Arts area. 3<br />
Social & Behavioral Sciences:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the.<br />
Social and Behavioral Sciences area. 3<br />
Natural Sciences:<br />
Any approved General Education course in the<br />
Natural Sciences area. 4<br />
Law-Related<br />
Required Courses: 27 Credits<br />
Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses<br />
in the Required Courses area. Students must complete a<br />
minimum of 18 credits in legal specialty courses as defined by<br />
the ABA.<br />
LAS101 Introduction to Law 3<br />
LAS109 Legal Procedures I + 3<br />
LAS110 Legal Procedures II + 3<br />
LAS131 Legal Writing I + 3<br />
LAS203 Ethics and Professional Practice + 3<br />
LAS204 Business Law for Legal Assistants + 3<br />
LAS211 Legal Research + 3<br />
LAS212 Insurance and Tort Law + 3<br />
LAS229 Computerized Law Office and Litigation<br />
Support + 3<br />
Restricted Electives: 6 Credits<br />
Notes: Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each<br />
course in the Restricted Electives area.<br />
LAS100 Introduction to Paralegalism 1<br />
LAS115 Criminal Trial Procedure I + 3<br />
Department Chairperson: Ms. E. Soderman<br />
Program Director: Mr. S. Hauert<br />
Legal Assisting<br />
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5384<br />
33 Credits<br />
Program changes not available at time of printing. Consult with<br />
Academic Advisement.<br />
The Legal Assisting Program prepares students for entry-level<br />
employment in law offices. A legal assistant or paralegal, is<br />
qualified by education, training, or work experience to work for<br />
a law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity<br />
performing specifically delegated substantive legal work for<br />
which a lawyer is responsible. The curriculum provides<br />
students with practical legal skills enabling them to draft legal<br />
documents with minimum supervision. Students also are<br />
familiarized with fundamental concepts of substantive areas<br />
such as torts and business law. In addition, emphasis is placed<br />
on the development of effective written and oral
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