Program Learning Outcomes
The goal of the Paralegal program is to provide students with specialized legal training enabling them to gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes, perform legal research, assist attorneys in drafting legal documents, and prepare witnesses and evidence for presentation at legal proceedings. Paralegals may not practice law. They may not provide legal services directly.
- Students who have completed the program should be able to:
- Recognize ethical issues that arise in a legal work environment and apply rules of professional conduct to resolve them
- Apply specialized legal training to enable them to gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes
- Demonstrate oral and written skills, including drafting legal documents for attorney review
- Apply basic principles of legal research and analysis
- Utilize time-management skills, including prioritizing various tasks, in order to meet deadlines
- Demonstrate sensitivity through adaptability and flexibility in working with a diverse group of people
- Utilize computer systems and other appropriate forms of technology for legal research and to enhance paralegal skills
Enrollment Instructions
Special admissions describes programs in which the applicant must meet additional admissions criteria. After completing the general RCSJ application and being accepted to the College, the applicant must submit a separate application (portfolio) for their program of choice. Each program accepts one cohort of students per academic year. Click the link to review the selective admissions requirements for this program.
Education Unique to Each Student
The support and guidance I have received from faculty, staff, and my fellow students has been nothing but astronomical. I’m so thankful for the knowledge and skills I have gained during my time at RCSJ.
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