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Program Description

The Paralegal Studies A.A. degree program prepares students to work in the legal field as paralegals under the supervision of attorneys. This program provides graduates with a well-rounded education in a range of legal practice areas, including litigation and corporate law, and elective courses that include intellectual property and other legal practice specialties. Paralegal duties include performing factual and legal research; drafting legal documents and correspondence; interviewing clients and witnesses; assisting attorneys in pretrial work, including document discovery and analysis, and at trials and hearings; organizing and maintaining case files; and coordinating the use of technology in the legal work.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to

Evaluate, critique and analyze legal and factual information

Synthesize and analyze legal and factual information through effective written and oral communication

Compare and contrast the American and California legal systems within a global legal environment

Research legally relevant facts from diverse source materials

Assess the quality of information and utilize appropriate informational resources to evaluate a legal issue

Associate Degrees (A.A. or A.S.) Requirements

Completion of all General Education (GE) requirements (32-43 quarter units) for the A.A./A.S. degree. GE units must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average)

Completion of all major courses with a C grade or higher. Major courses can also be used to satisfy GE requirements (except for Liberal Arts degrees). Note: A maximum of 22 quarter units from other academic institutions may be applied toward the major

Completion of at least 90 degree-applicable quarter units (GE and major units included). All De Anza courses must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average). All De Anza courses combined with courses transferred from other academic institutions must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average).

At least 24 quarter units must be earned at De Anza College.

Major Required: 48 Units Total Required: 90 Units