Paralegal Studies
- David Devany, J.D.
- Assistant Professor & Program Director
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About the Program
Summit College offers an associate degree in Paralegal Studies. There is also a Paralegal Minor (for interested baccalaureate students) and a Paralegal Certificate. The certificate program is directed at persons who already have a bachelor's degree or an associate degree. The Associate degree is directed at high school graduates with strong academic backgrounds and excellent reading, writing, and speaking skills. The Associate degree program should also be of interest to those with past or present college experience who did not acquire a degree.
The objective of the paralegal studies program is to prepare students to use strong reasoning and analytical skills, and excellent communication and writing abilities, to assist attorneys in the performance of legal services. The objective of the paralegal studies program's instruction will include developing a student's skills in the following areas:
- Legal research and writing
- Preparation of legal documents for specific areas of law
- Interviewing techniques
- Trial preparation and organization
All of the courses are be taught by attorneys or certificated paralegals.
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Career Opportunities & Job Postings
The field of paralegal studies is one of the fastest growing career specializations in the nation. An associate's degree of certificate in paralegal studies places the legal assistant in the professional arena with attorneys, judges, and others who are decision-makers in our law-oriented world.
Often referred to as "paralegals," legal assistants provide technical support to attorneys and may perform many of the same tasks. Although not permitted to give legal advice, they may, however, appear before many administrative agencies and also assist in court proceedings under the supervision of an attorney.
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Classroom training is enhanced through student activities. As a paralegal studies major, you may be interested in participating in organizations such as the Politics Club, the Pre-Law Club, and several professional paralegal organizations.
Participation in a Paralegal Student Organization provides valuable professional experience and an opportunity to interact with other students and professionals in the legal field. For more information please contact Mr.David Devany, Program Director.
(top) Where Learning is Doing
Internships provide valuable experience for you as a paralegal studies major. Through a 180-hour internship in a private law office, government office or a court, you will work as a legal assistant for academic credit.
An internship will help you learn what a career in this field is all about and help you make important career decisions.
(top) We offer the following options to our students: 1 Associate Degree
- Paralegal Studies - AAS
- (70 credits)
Minor Degree 2
- Paralegal Studies Minor
- (18 credits)
Certificate
- Paralegal Studies Certificate
- (32 credits)
Admissions Info and Application
Summit College supports the Tech Prep curriculum and the college prep core curriculum. Summit College will accept all conditionally and unconditionally admitted students into it's programs and determine the course of required prescriptive activities for conditionally admitted students on an individual basis. Upon individual assessment, students are advised as to the courses they should take.
To receive an application for admission or if you need any additional information about applying to the university, please contact UA's Office of Admissions: Office of Admissions
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-2001
(330) 972-7077
Toll-free 1-800-655-4884 Notes
1. This list is current as of June 18, 2007. Contact Academic Advising Services for any updates.
2. Minor degrees will only be awarded at the time a student receives a baccalaureate degree and only if the over-all GPA for the minor courses is at least a 2.0.
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