Paralegal
An American Bar Association-approved degree for work as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Associate in Applied Science – Paralegal
- Length
- 2 years
- Total credits
- 91
- Type
- Career (job-ready)
About this degree
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies prepares students for careers in the legal services field. Paralegals work under the supervision of licensed attorneys and are not authorized to practice law independently.
Core requirements
The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.
Distribution Requirements (30 credits)
ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
BUS110Business Math for Decision Making5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
10 credits from TCC's approved course list
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Core Requirements (45 credits)
PLST150Paralegal Fundamentals and Ethics5 crPLST151Legal Research and Writing I5 crPLST152Introduction to Civil Law5 crPLST153Civil Procedure I5 crPLST156Criminal Procedure for Paralegals5 crPLST157Legal Technology5 crPLST233Internship I - Paralegal5 crPLST240Investigation and Advanced Legal Writing5 cr
CU105Word I & Excel I5 cr
CU102Word I2 crCU103Excel I3 cr
Complete Microsoft Office Specialist Certification(s)
Paralegal Electives (10 credits)
PLST241Advanced Law: Paralegal Practice in Family Law5 crPLST242Advanced Law: Paralegal Practice in Torts and Alternative Dispute Resolution5 crPLST243Advanced Law: Paralegal Practice in Contracts and Business Law5 crPLST244Advanced Law: Paralegal Practice in Administrative and Employment Law5 cr
College-Level Electives (5 credits)
Earn at least 5 credits.
Multicultural Course (5 credits)
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.
