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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.eduJane 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
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4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa 51106
800.352.4649
712.274.6400
info@witcc.edu
