2025-2026 | Academic Catalog
Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
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The Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate provides students who already have a bachelor’s degree to switch gears and quickly gain employment as a paralegal. Students will focus on completing legal specialty courses covering five areas of law practiced in this part of Ohio, which are probate, litigation, real estate, domestic and business. This program also provides essential courses in keyboarding, Word and business writing. These courses will provide students with the case research and document drafting skills necessary to effectively support the work of attorneys. Students wishing to transfer legal specialty courses to Edison State, should review the Legal Credit Transfer Policy . NOTE Although paralegals assume many preparatory and drafting tasks essential to the practice of law and work under the supervision of an attorney, they are strictly prohibited from carrying out the duties considered to be the practice of law including setting legal fees, accepting cases, giving legal advice and presenting cases in court.
Program Outcomes ►
The student will
- demonstrate competence in the substantive principles and procedures related to probate administration, litigation, real estate, domestic relations, and business organizations as the major areas of local practice;
- develop proficiency with the various tools for research and inquiry common to the legal profession;
- communicate effectively;
- think critically to draft legal documents;
- demonstrate understanding of the ethical standards of the legal profession; and
- show professionalism and effective interpersonal skills as an integral part of the legal services team and the paralegal profession serving diverse clients.
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