Overview

We offer one of the first DEAC Accredited, online paralegal programs that is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA)! Students are required to take 16 quarter hours of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction.

Paralegal s play a crucial role in the practice of the legal profession. While attorneys are ultimately responsible for legal work, paralegals complete many key tasks in the preparation of cases and documents. Please remember that paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

Program Goals and Objectives

The Paralegal degree program at American National University is designed to provide graduates with a broad based understanding of the core areas of law and the court system, including terminology used in the legal system and how to understand legal documents, contracts, and other legal material. Graduates are prepared to draft routine pleadings and other legal documents, interview clients, conduct independent research of non–legal matters and simple legal questions, and draft legal memoranda. The coursework and instructors will prepare graduates to take the national paralegal certification exam.

Upon successful completion of this degree program, students will be able to:

Understand the education and training required of a paralegal, and recognize the guidelines and ethical responsibilities of the profession and the importance of legal research and writing.

Demonstrate an understanding of the history, origin and structure of the American legal system, identify and use major tools, software, and sources of American law.

Explain the difference between criminal and civil law and interpret various categories of civil law, such as torts, contract law, corporate law, property law, family law, and wills and estates.

Draft basic legal documents such as complaints, answers, and contracts, interview clients, conduct independent research of non&nhash;legal matters and simple legal questions, and draft legal memoranda.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

American National University’s Paralegal studies curriculum was designed with input from working professionals in the legal industry, focusing on relevant legal subjects such as real estate, bankruptcy, immigration, and tort law.

You will also develop an understanding of how to use industry-standard legal research tools, as well as skills in understanding legal terminology and drafting legal documents.

In addition to a comprehensive paralegal education, you will gain career skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive legal marketplace through an optional 120-hour externship at a local business or organization.

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Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 56 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission
Passport
Admissions academic record
Resume (for graduate students only)
English Proficiency
Financial Documents - Amount of sufficient funds would vary per program

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Tuition Fee

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Programme Structure

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