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Paralegal Program
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personally attest to the commitment the college has made to
training paralegals with the most up-to-date curriculum and
with an important emphasis on ethics and professionalism.”
– Hon. Fred E. Mester
Oakland County, Circuit Court
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This program is approved by the American
Bar Association.
Oakland Community College's paralegal program is designed to provide
the legal profession with qualified paraprofessionals. Paralegals, also
known as Paralegal Assistants and Legal Aides, work closely with
attorneys to assist in:
- Performing research
- Filing documents with courts and agencies
- Organizing trial documents and evidence, helping to prepare
witnesses
- Assisting at trials
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Two Credit Programs to Meet Your Needs
The Paralegal Two-Year Degree
Program
Graduates of this program earn an Associate in Applied
Science Degree. A total of 62 credits in English, business,
computers, and paralegal courses are required.
The Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate Degree Professional
Certificate Program
The Certificate Program can be completed within one year.
To qualify for the certificate the student must have
completed:
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- 32 credits of the major program requirements, and
- Earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited
four-year institution.
PLEASE NOTE: The paralegal is not licensed to practice law but
performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a
lawyer is responsible. Note in addition: The paralegal is bound to the
same ethical principles as a lawyer.
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