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The paralegal profession remains one of the fastest-growing fields in the county. With a major in legal studies, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need for a rewarding career in the legal environment.
Objectives
The student who graduates with a major in legal studies will be able to:
- Explain the historical development and the basic constitutional principles of the American legal system.
- Compare and contrast the American legal system with other legal systems.
- Discuss issues relevant to the paralegal profession.
- Recognize and discuss ethical considerations involved in the practice of law.
- Describe the procedures for settlement of civil, criminal, and administrative disputes.
- Complete book-based and computer-assisted legal research tasks.
- Perform tasks typically assigned to paralegals in selected areas of legal practice.
- Use selected software to accomplish tasks in the legal environment.
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