Paralegal - Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls

Paralegal from Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls is a Campus Associate 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, health care, 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 Associate 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. Real-World Career Opportunities This career-focused degree program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and credentials to pursue interesting positions like: Paralegal Legal Secretary Law Clerk Legal Aid Legal Assistant Court Clerk Records Clerk Legal Receptionist and other similar positions Applicable Knowledge and Skills Courses in this degree program are taught by instructors with applicable experience in the paralegal field. Students will have access to relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire an industry-current, real-world understanding of how to: Demonstrate an understanding of the legal process and the role of the paralegal in providing legal services. Demonstrate competence in legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Demonstrate knowledge of the steps of the litigation process. Demonstrate competence in legal technology commonly used by paralegals. Develop interpersonal and organizational skills that allow the student to work effectively as a problem-solving team member. Demonstrate an understanding of key legal concepts and terminology. and many other important, career-related topics. Industry-Current Coursework Some of the required courses in the Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies include: Criminal Law 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 Civil Litigation II 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.