Paralegal ATC
Paralegal ATC (4570)
Type of Award
ATC - Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/Paralegal
Program Description
The Paralegal Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC) is designed for students who have
a bachelor's degree and are seeking further education in the field of paralegal studies.
This program certificate renders the student eligible to obtain professional certification
from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) through the Certified Paralegal
(CP) examination.
Course content includes legal concepts, legal writing and research, court systems,
and business law. Course work prepares the student for employment as a paralegal in
law-related occupations, including public and private law practice and/or corporate
or government law-related activities.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Have a bachelor's degree;
Complete an Application for Admission, located at
www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications.aspx.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses and earn 24 credits as listed in the
catalog for this program.
To comply with American Bar Association guidelines, all transfer students seeking the Paralegal AS or ATC certificate must complete a minimum of ten (10) credits of legal specialty courses in a traditional, on-ground course format at Palm Beach State College
Program Length
The program can be finished in one year if you attend full-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.
For More Information
Dr. Cary High, highc@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 207-5150
Paralegal Studies Academic Advisor (561) 207-5340
To see when the course is offered, click the course number. To see a course description, click the course title. |
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| Required Courses | Credits: 21 | |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 | 3 |
| PLA1003 | Introduction to Paralegalism | 3 |
| PLA2229 | Court System: Procedures and Pleadings II | 3 |
| PLA1104 | Legal Writing and Research 1 | 3 |
| PLA2114 | Legal Writing and Research II | 3 |
| PLA2209 | Court System: Procedures and Pleadings I | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
| or | ||
| BUL2242 | Business Law 2 | 3 |
| Elective: | Credits: 3 | |
| Any course with PLA prefix not otherwise used for program completion | 3 | |
| Total Program Credits: 24 | ||
For individualized course sequence 
Employment Opportunities
This certificate will qualify a student to sit for the National Association of Legal
Assistants national exam to become a Certified Paralegal (CP). Upon qualifying, all
Paralegal students are encouraged to take this exam.
Career Path Notes
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary
information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/