Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

Highline College

2400 S 240th St., Des Moines, WA 98198, Des Moines, USA

285254

Last updated: 17/04/2025

About Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

The Paralegal Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to ready a student to work as part of a legal team and assist with research, interviewing, administration, and preparation. A paralegal could work for the courts, private law firms, corporate legal departments, or in the nonprofit sector. Many students go on to seek a bachelor’s degree or even law school. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law, as required by the Guidelines.

Upon graduation, students will:

Demonstrate proficiency in legal research and application of procedural and substantive authorities, including areas of law in which the student may not be familiar.
Demonstrate writing skills that are consistent with generally accepted standards within the legal profession, including the ability to communicate legal analysis and application through organized and well-written correspondence, memoranda and pleadings.
Analyze and articulate the different sides to any argument using critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrate the ability to develop discovery plans, prepare cases for trial and capably assist in all courtroom proceedings.
Use technology commonly found in the legal environment, including the electronic courtroom. This technology includes Microsoft Office products, electronic databases and other appropriate legal software.

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