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The Paralegal A.S. degree program is an excellent academic choice if you wish to become a paralegal or work in a law-related field. You will benefit from rigorous paralegal coursework as well as a transferable liberal arts education.
The Paralegal program has specific credit transfer requirements for paralegal courses in the A.S. degree and certificate. As a student in the program, you must prepare a petition for transfer of credits that shall be reviewed and approved by the Paralegal program coordinator unless the Paralegal program has documented prior approval of the paralegal course transfer.
Note: If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge, or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid.
Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1978, the Inver Hills Paralegal program prepares our graduates to work under the supervision of attorneys in civil, criminal, and family law, as well as in the areas of litigation, probate and estates, real estate, and business organizations.
Lawyers often can deliver legal services more efficiently and economically with the aid of paralegals. Although not independently licensed to practice law, paralegals are professionals trained to assist lawyers in specifically delegated substantive legal work for which lawyers are responsible.
Our graduates are trained in the following skill areas:
As a student in this A.S. program, you will complete the Paralegal Curriculum (30 credits) and Liberal Arts coursework (30 credits) for a credit total of 60.
Paralegals and program graduates do not practice law or give legal advice unless permitted by law.
Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
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PA 1102
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Introduction to Law and Contracts
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4 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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PA 1103
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UCC and Business Organizations
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4 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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PA 1105
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Criminal Justice System
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2 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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PA 2201
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Family Law
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3 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering: None |
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PA 2202
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Litigation and Trial Practice
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3 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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PA 2204
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Probate Law
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3 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering: None |
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PA 2205
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Real Estate Law
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3 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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PA 2220
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Legal Research
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3 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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PA 2222
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Legal Writing And Analysis
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3 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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PA 2289
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Paralegal Internship
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2 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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Total Credits in Paralegal Curriculum | 30 |
Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
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ENG 1108
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Writing And Research Skills
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4 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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ENG 1111
ENG 1114
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Research Writing
OR
The Research Paper
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2-3 |
Research Writing
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
The Research Paper
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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COMM 1100
COMM 1110
COMM 2230
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Interpersonal Communication
OR
Public Speaking
OR
Small Group Communication
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3 |
Interpersonal Communication
Public Speaking
Small Group Communication
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COMM 2240
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Intercultural Communication
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3 |
Course Outline
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3)
WITH LAB ‡ |
3 | |
General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 5)
‡
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3 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6)
‡
|
3 | |
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General Education Credits (Any MnTC Goal Area)
‡
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8-9 | |
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Total Credits in Liberal Arts | 30 |
Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
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PA 2206
PA 2208
PA 2212
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Interviewing and Investigating Techniques for Paralegals
OR
Employment Law
OR
Personal Injury
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2 |
Interviewing and Investigating Techniques for Paralegals
Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
Employment Law
Corequisites: None Future Offering: None
Personal Injury
Corequisites: None Future Offering: None |
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Total Credits in Paralegal Electives | 6 |
Total Credits: | 60 |
Paralegal Electives
The paralegal electives enhance students’ skills and increase knowledge in these areas of law, but do not count toward the required paralegal coursework to graduate. Students with paralegal experience may petition to substitute one 2-credit paralegal class from the paralegal elective classes (except Law Office Procedures and Technology) for the 2-credit paralegal internship.