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Program Objectives
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- To implement and maintain a diverse and strong program for the quality education of competent paralegals
- To give our students not only a broad knowledge of numerous areas of law, but also specific legal skills
- With the knowledge and skills provided by our program, to enable our graduates to find employment by a wide range of employers in their chosen field
- To prepare our students to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys, clients, and the public
- To strengthen and enhance the skills of our students who are already employed in law-related positions
- To enable students to think critically, reason abstractly, use oral and written language effectively
- To be sure our students understand and value the important concepts of legal ethics, confidentiality, professional responsibility, and the boundaries of and prohibition against the unauthorized practice of law by laypersons
- To encourage and improve the role of non-lawyers in the delivery of legal services
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