To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/legal-studies-paralegal/
Program Number: 10-110-1
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
This program is eligible for financial aid
Prepare for a rewarding career in the growing legal field with a Legal Studies/Paralegal associate degree from Moraine Park Technical College.
Paralegals, also known as legal assistants, assist lawyers with a variety of tasks (please note: paralegals do not provide legal advice).
Students in the Legal Studies/Paralegal program learn to interview clients, prepare for hearings and trials, and research the law. Graduates are skilled in preparing legal documents and legal correspondence. Paralegals are also skilled investigators and analyzers. Paralegals need to be detail-oriented, organized and have strong communication skills.
Earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Standard Admissions steps details
Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Tuition
Occupational
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 106-120 | Document Formatting | 1 |
| 110-101 | Introduction to Paralegalism | 3 |
| 110-102 | Civil Litigation | 3 |
| 110-168 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 106-182 | Information Management | 3 |
| 110-104 | Legal Research | 3 |
| 110-105 | Legal Writing | 3 |
| 110-106 | Family Law | 3 |
| 110-114 | Administration of Estates | 3 |
| 809-122 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 101-184 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
| 110-130 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| 196-134 | Legal Issues in the Workplace | 3 |
| Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 110-107 | Legal Aspects of Business Organizations | 3 |
| 110-136 | Legal Ethics | 3 |
| 110-169 | Legal Office Applications | 3 |
| Communication Course | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
Paralegal or legal assistant in any of the following:
$38,477
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