Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Advanced Standing

Diploma

Sioux City Campus

Program Description

The Paralegal - Advanced Standing Diploma will provide students with a previous degree additional legal knowledge to serve as paralegals, working with not only attorneys in law firms, but also corporation, real estate companies, government agencies and the banking industry. Completion of a previous degree is required to enter this program.

Contacts

Mellisa Flanigan, Ext 1263, Room L314, melissa.flanigan@witcc.edu
Jane Clausen, Ext 1781 Room A148 jane.clausen@witcc.edu

Required Classes

PRL 103	Introduction to Law	3
PRL 112	Legal Research and Writing I	3
PRL 131	Torts and Litigation I	3
PRL 191	Criminal Procedure	3
BUS 185	Business Law I	3
ENG 105	Composition I	3

PRL 108	Legal Procedures and Processes	3
PRL 161	Family Law	3
PRL 164	Legal Applications and Practices	3
PRL 281	Legal Ethics	2
BUS 186	Business Law II	3
MGT 178	Employment Law	3

PRL 932	Internship	3
SPC 122	Interpersonal Communication	3

TOTAL CREDITS: 41.00