律师助理 Studies
Associate in Science (A.S.)
The 律师助理 Studies Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College prepares you to go directly into a specialized career as a paralegal.
The paralegal is one of the lawyer’s most valuable resources, performing substantive legal work delegated and supervised by the lawyer-including assisting with trial preparation and real estate closings, drafting legal documents and performing research. 通过 的一个.S. degree in 律师助理 Studies at Valencia College, you will develop a strong background in areas such as civil litigation, real property, business organizations, legal research and legal technology. You will also gain an understanding of the ethical framework within which you work and be able to effectively analyze and communicate 在这些领域.
Specializations Available:
- 诉讼
- 事务
的一个.S. degree in 律师助理 Studies at Valencia College is approved by 的一个merican
Bar Association.
律师助理s cannot give legal advice, accept a case, set a fee, or present a case in
court, and may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted
由法律规定.
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Program Details
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other programs details in the official college catalog.
Per ABA requirements, students must take at least nine semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction. Synchronous instruction includes traditional face-to-face courses as well as RTV (Real Time Virtual) courses. RTV courses provide remote synchronous instruction that includes real time faculty-to-student and student-to-student interaction.
项目的长度
64个学分
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
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职业前景
学习如何
- Assist in trial preparation.
- Draft contracts, court pleadings and related documents.
- Maintain corporate records.
- Perform legal research and informal investigations.
- Prepare real estate documents and assist in real estate closings.
就业前景
就业 for 律师助理s is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers try to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of legal services by hiring qualified 律师助理s to perform essential support services and complete tasks once done 由法律规定yers. Excellent career opportunities are available in law firms, banks, corporations and government agencies.
Potential Careers
- Legal Assistant
- 律师助理
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE
$28,000 - $35,000
就业率
The average placement rate for Valencia College A.S. degree and certificate programs ranges between 90 – 95%, according to the latest FETPIP data.
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