1. University of Alaska Fairbanks
  2. Program
  3. Associate-degree
  4. AAS Paralegal Studies

AAS Paralegal Studies

3 Years On Campus Associate-degree Program

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Program Overview

Paralegals assist in the delivery of legal services under the supervision of a practicing lawyer. Paralegals conduct client and witness interviews; engage in basic fact-finding and investigation; draft correspondence, reports, pleadings, motions and other legal documents; conduct legal research; and assist in discovery and trial preparation. Paralegals are in high demand in private law offices, local, state and federal agencies, and legal departments of large corporations. Employment opportunities exist both in Alaska and nationwide in private law offices large and small; in myriad local, state and federal government offices and agencies; and in corporations that retain in-house legal departments.

Program Key Stats

Rolling


73 %

Eligibility Criteria


79
6.5
79

Career Options

  • Journalism
  • Lawyer
  • Politics
  • Management consulting
  • Judge's associate

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