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LEGAL
ASSISTANT PROGRAM // ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE |
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PROGRAM
CODE: 27013 // TOTAL CREDITS: 68 |
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The Legal Assistant Program prepares students to obtain entry-level
employment in law offices, government agencies, banks or business
corporations. It also enables persons working in the field without a
degree to upgrade their skills to become a qualified paralegal. The
MDC Legal Assistant Program is approved by the American Bar
Association. |
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GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (18 Credits) |
| ENC 1101 |
English
Composition 1 |
3
Credits |
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| ENC 1102 |
English
Composition 2 |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
ENC 1101 |
| PHI
2604 |
Critical
Thinking and Ethics |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
ENC 1101 |
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CLP 1006 |
Psychology
of Personal Effectiveness |
3
Credits |
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| PSC
1515 |
Natural
Environment |
3
Credits |
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| SPC
1026 |
Speech
Communication |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
ENC 1101 |
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MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS (47 Credits) |
| PLA
2003 |
Fundamentals
of Law |
3
Credits |
Pre/
Co-Req ENC 1101 |
| PLA
2104 |
Legal
Research |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2003 |
| PLA
2114 |
Legal
Writing |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2104 |
| PLA
2203 |
Trial
Preparation |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2114 |
| PLA
2223 |
Trial
Practice and Appeal |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2203 |
| PLA
2273 |
Torts
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3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2203 |
| PLA
2303 |
Criminal
Law |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2203 |
| PLA
2600 |
Wills,
Trusts, & Estates |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req PLA 2203 & REE 2040 |
| PLA
2763 |
Law
Office Management |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2203 |
| PLA
2800 |
Family
Law |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
PLA 2203 |
| ACG
2001 |
Principles
of Accounting I |
3
Credits |
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| ACG
2001 L |
Accounting
Lab |
3
Credits |
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| BUL
2241 |
Business
Law I |
3
Credits |
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| BUL
2242 |
Business
Law II |
3
Credits |
Pre/Req
BUL 2241 |
| REE
2040 |
Real
Estate Principles, Practices & Law |
4
Credits |
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| PLA
1949 |
Legal
Assistant Internship (or) |
3
Credits* |
Exit
Course |
| PLA
2998 |
Legal Assistant Practicum |
3
Credits* |
Exit
Course |
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REQUIRED SEMINARS (3 Credits) |
| PLA
2931 |
Legal
Seminar Ethics |
1
Credits + |
Pre/Req
PLA 2003, PLA 2104, PLA 2114 |
| PLA
2932 |
Legal
Seminar CALR |
1
Credits + |
Pre/Req
PLA 2003, PLA 2104, PLA 2114 |
| PLA
2933 |
Legal
Seminar Re Closing |
1
Credits + |
Pre/Req
PLA 2003, PLA 2104, PLA 2114, REE 2040 |
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It is necessary to see an advisor in the Legal
Assistant Department prior to beginning the program and before
registering each term. New students are required to attend an
orientation meeting. Call (305) 237-7813 for more
information.
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Note: |
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This
is an exit level course to be taken during the last term in the
program. Deparmental approval required. |
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The
three legal seminars should be completed during the last year in
the program.
Students who desire to pursue a baccalaureate degree should consult
with the program director.
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All graduates must be proficient in Word Processing, Database
Management, and Spreadsheet skills to be competitive in the job
market. Therefore students are required to take CGS 1060 (Intro to
Microcomputers). Students who have prior training/experience in
computers may opt to take the CCT (Computer Competency Test) in lieu
of enrolling in CGS 1060. A passing score on the CCT shall fulfill the
CGS 1060 requirement. Legal Assistant students may need to take
additional computer courses since the job market requires proficiency
in word processing, spreadsheets and database systems. |
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