Program Details
The online Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies program allows current paralegals to update their skills and trains students for employment as paralegals in private law offices; within local, state, and federal agencies; and within legal departments of large corporations. Students will learn to help deliver legal services under the supervision of practicing lawyers, including performing legal research and drafting letters, office memoranda, pleadings, contracts, wills, and similar documents; conducting interviews; investigating; and assisting in trial preparation and discovery. You will learn abut the ethical responsibilities owed by supervising lawyers to clients, other lawyers, and the court systems and remain aware of these responsibilities at all times. Students choose five areas to focus on from such areas as:
- Torts
- Criminal Law for Paralegals
- Contracts/Real Property
- Family Law
- Employment and Administrative Law for Paralegals
- Probate Law
- Business Organizations
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentAdmission Tests
ACT/SATApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score