Paralegal Studies - Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls

Paralegal Studies from Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls is a Campus Bachelor Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Employers are trying to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers. Corporations in particular are boosting their in-house legal departments to cut costs. Demand for paralegals also is expected to grow as an expanding population increasingly requires legal services, especially in areas such as intellectual property, healthcare, international law, elder issues, criminal law and environmental law. Paralegals who specialize in areas such as real estate, bankruptcy, medical malpractice and product liability should have ample employment opportunities. Job opportunities for paralegals will expand in the public sector as well. Community legal-service programs, which provide assistance to the poor, elderly, minorities and middle-income families, will employ additional paralegals to minimize expenses and serve the most people. Federal, State and local government agencies, consumer organizations and the courts also should continue to hire paralegals in increasing numbers.* Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies focuses on preparing students with the real-world knowledge and skills required to offer quality legal assistance to the increasing number of organizations and law firms needing such services. Applicable Knowledge and Skills Courses in this degree program are taught by instructors with applicable experience in the creative marketplace. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire an industry-current, real-world understanding of how to: Analyze complex facts Demonstrate a well-rounded knowledge base in key areas of law Demonstrate competence in legal research and writing Distinguish the role of the paralegal from the lawyer and the ethical guidelines for paralegal practice Demonstrate knowledge of the legal processes and the courts Demonstrate proficiency in tasks common to paralegal practice such as client interviews, fact gathering, document preparation, and case management and many other important, career-related topics. Industry-Current Coursework Some of the required courses in the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program include: Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Ethics Legal Research and Writing I Legal Technology Civil Litigation I Torts Contracts Commercial Law Property/Real Estate Family Law Trusts, Wills, & Estates Advanced Legal Research and Writing Civil Litigation II Practicum Uniform Commercial Code Debtor/Creditor Intellectual Property View more details on Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls, SD . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.