Major: Paralegal Studies at Northern Virginia Community College
The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies is part of the Legal Assistant/Paralegal program at Northern Virginia Community College
The curriculum is designed to provide an individual with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding, and proficiency to perform the tasks associated with meeting a client's needs. These tasks can be performed by a trained, non-lawyer assistant working under the direction and supervision of a lawyer. A paralegal or legal assistant will have a basic understanding of the general processes of American law, along with the knowledge and proficiency required to perform specific tasks under the supervision of a lawyer in the fields of civil and criminal law. Occupational objectives include employment in corporate law firms, government agencies, and any of the varied law-related fields. Paralegals or legal assistants are prohibited by law from offering legal services directly to members of the public.
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| VCCS Plan Code: | 2600 |
| CIP Code: | 22.0302 |
This Major is offered as
- Laurel Ridge - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies
- Mountain Empire - Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies
- Northern Virginia - Paralegal Studies
- Patrick & Henry - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Legal Assisting
- Reynolds - Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies - General Practice Specialization
- Reynolds - Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies - Litigation Specialization
- Tidewater - Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies
- Virginia Peninsula - Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies Degree
- Virginia Western - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies