Paralegal - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Paralegal from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Overview ? Paralegal is an associate degree program that focuses on preparing you for employment as a legal assistant in the legal community, in government offices or agencies, or in business or industry. The program is available days and evenings, and has been approved by the American Bar Association. Coursework revolves around basic legal courses designed to provide you with a broad background. The program additionally allows for options of legal specialization. Instruction concentrates on practical rather than theoretical aspects of law. An internship is available on an optional basis for those who select BADM-198, Business Internship as an elective. Career Outlook ? The use of paralegal staff permits more efficient and cost-effective use of an attorney's time. Many legal office tasks can be performed by a paralegal and billed at a lower rate, while optimizing an attorney's time to perform activities that require a law degree. Although this is a growing profession, competition in the job market is keen. Typical job duties include conducting client interviews, obtaining case information, performing legal research, preparing and filing legal documents and court papers, and providing general assistance to attorneys. Positions are also available in governmental agencies, legal departments of banks and other private organizations and companies. Students receiving this degree are required to work under the supervision of an attorney to avoid the unauthorized practice of law. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers expect graduates to: Demonstrate good command of the English language and familiarity with legal terminology Possess legal research skills Be familiar with routine legal documents Have an overall understanding of the legal process Be able to perform detailed work Use interpersonal skills when dealing with people Perform responsible work with attorney supervision Communicate clearly, orally and in writing View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.