律师助理研究 Program
研究领域: 律师助理研究
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Business degree in 律师助理研究
The 律师助理研究 program at Cuyahoga Community College is an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program that prepares students to serve as paralegal professionals and work independently in the legal field under the supervision of attorneys.
Students receive a general legal education with coursework in:
- 民事诉讼程序
- Legal research and writing
- Law office technology
- 侵权行为和证据
- Business transactions
- Various specialty areas
Graduates are prepared for careers in business, industry or nonprofit corporations that interface with the legal system. Typical employers include:
- 律师事务所
- 保险公司
- Local, state and federal government
- 标题公司
- 银行
- 公司
律师助理 responsibilities may include:
- Organizing and managing workflow in law office settings.
- Drafting legal documents.
- Researching and drafting legal memoranda.
- Preparing attorney billings.
- Conducting background checks, interviewing clients and pursuing factual investigations for employers.
- Preparing witnesses for depositions and for trial.
- Organizing client files and generally maintaining client relationships.
- Acting as employer liaisons to business, 警察, 其他律师, government officials and the courts.
律师助理s cannot accept a case, set fees, give legal advice or represent a client in court. 律师助理s may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Ever wonder where our paralegal graduates end up?
Many jump into the paralegal profession, while others continue their education at a four-year institution or even move on to law school. 阅读本文 highlighting three of our recent graduates who are currently pursuing their law degree.