Oct 09, 2024  
2023-2024 
    
2023-2024

Legal Assistant Technology, AAS


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Legal Assistant Technology curriculum is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies. Legal Assistant Technology is a two year program of study that requires courses in the career- technical core, designated areas of concentration, and the academic core. The Associate in Applied Science degree is earned upon successful completion of the Legal Assistant Technology program.

Transfer to some senior institutions is available. The prescribed courses outlined in the catalog of the senior institution in which the student plans to transfer should be correlated with the course of study outlined for the first two years at the junior college level. Students seeking to transfer should always consult the catalog of the senior institution for details concerning specific courses and the transfer process. Students seeking to transfer are urged to work closely with their Legal Assistant Advisor in order to assure enrollment in the correct courses.

Purpose

The Legal Assistant Technology prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities in the legal field.

Program Description

The Legal Assistant Technology curriculum is a two year program which prepares a person for entry-level employment as a legal assistant in law firms, courts, corporations, and government agencies.

Program Length

Four Semesters

Degree(s) Offered

Associate in Applied Science

Admission Requirements

Must meet all general admission requirements of the college.

Must have a high school transcript showing proof of graduation or acceptable GED score.

A transfer student must submit transcripts from each college attended.

Minimum composite score of 16 on the ACT. Students scoring less than 16 will be admitted on a probationary status.

Contact

Jones College Enrollment Services at 601.477.4257, or Legal Assistant Technology Instructor: Amy Hinton 601.477.4273, or amy.hinton@jcjc.edu.

Program Requirements


The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.

Freshman Year


First Semester


Total Hours: 18

Second Semester


Total Hours: 15

Sophomore Year


First Semester


Total Hours: 15

Second Semester


Total Hours: 15

Note(s):


Courses that serve as a prerequisite must have a grade of “C” or above or approval of the Dean or advisor before enrolling in subsequent courses.

Course Substitutions may be allowed at the discretion of a Paralegal Advisor.
 

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: School of Humanities and Social Sciences