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program also meets the standards of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the American Association for
Paralegal Education (AAfPE), the leading national professional
association for paralegal education of which the college is a
member. This approval is very important because it means that the
program has met very high standards of accountability. The A.S.
Degree in Legal Assisting is a highly respected credential in the
legal community.
A student who completes the Paralegal Studies Program should: have a
greater understanding of the paralegal profession as well as its
role within the legal community; be able to demonstrate effective
oral and written communication skills for transactions with clients,
attorneys, other paralegal professionals, court personnel and third
parties; be able to handle basic legal transactions; demonstrate a
solid understanding of the basic substantive areas of the law, as
well as legal research and writing; and conduct themselves in an
ethical and professional manner.
In addition, credits earned in the program will transfer to other
approved institutions. Transfer of credits is a rewarding factor for
those students who choose to complete a four-year degree.
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