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Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

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ParaleGal ProFessionsThe <strong>College</strong> offers a degreeand a certfcate nParalegal Studes currcula.The Associate of AppliedScience (AAS) degreerecognzes currcular focusin a specific occupatonalarea. Ths degrees ntended prmarly formmedate employmentor occupatonal sklls upgradng, but also provdes opportuntesfor transfer to a four-year nsttuton to complete a bachelor’sdegree.The Certificate in Paralegal Studies program s desgned to preparestudents for employment as paralegals or legal assstants. Theprogram design follows specific course guidelines recommendedby the Amercan Bar Assocaton (ABA). The program may beconvenient for individuals already working in a law office whoare just looking to focus on specific skills or for individuals whoalready have a degree n an area related to the practce of law.The <strong>College</strong>’s Certificate opton focuses on a sequence of coursesat the ntermedate- and advanced-levels n the student’s chosencurriculum. Most certificate programs are designed to build uponskills and sequence into degree curricula. Certificate programsnclude at least 12 credts and typcally take a mnmum of a yearto complete.PARALEGAL STUDIESThe Paralegal Studies AAS degree s desgned to prepare studentsfor employment as paralegals or n other areas related tothe practice of law, including benefits, patents, copyrights, estates,tax, bankruptcy, etc. The program design follows specific coursegudelnes recommended by the Amercan Bar Assocaton (ABA).Ttle searches, legal research, mantanng estate records, assstngwth real estate settlements, pleadngs and ltgaton support aresome of the expected dutes of a paralegal.159

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