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Paralegal Studies Program

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Paralegal Studies

Associate of Applied Science

  • Entry wage: $34,234*
  • Median wage: $49,521*
  • Job placement rate: 71%**

A day in the life

Paralegals work under the supervision of an attorney, but may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. Paralegals assist with tasks such as research, client interviews and drafting legal documents and communications. Employment opportunities include law firms, corporations, county clerk's offices, and title companies.

Three reasons to consider this program.

  1. Paralegal studies will allow you to continuously learn as the law is ever-changing.
  2. Many Roane State professors are practicing attorneys and/or judges.
  3. Job placement is traditionally strong in this program.

Before you sign up, make sure you understand...

  1. A lot of reading is required, and you will need strong writing skills.
  2. In-depth, precise research is an essential component of the legal profession.
  3. Students must participate in an internship prior to graduation. Work hard, because your internship could lead to your first job.

Program Navigation

Academic Map

Courses To Take

Courses Required for 1st Fall Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
ENGL 1010Composition IComposition IThis is a/an key course
LEGL 1300Introduction to the Legal Profession and EthicsIntroduction to the Legal …This is a/an key course
LEGL 1305Survey of American LawSurvey of American Law
LEGL 1320Legal ResearchLegal ResearchThis is a/an key course
COMM 2025Fundamentals of CommunicationFundamentals of Communica…
Courses Required for 1st Spring Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
ENGL 1020Composition IIComposition II
LEGL 1330Legal WritingLegal WritingThis is a/an key course
LEGL 1360Criminal LawCriminal Law
LEGL 1370Trusts and EstatesTrusts and Estates
MATH 1530Introductory StatisticsIntroductory StatisticsThis is a/an elective course
Courses Required for 1st Summer Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
LEGL 2390Legal InternshipLegal Internship
Courses Required for 2nd Fall Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
INFS 1010Computer ApplicationsComputer ApplicationsThis is a/an elective course
LEGL 1340Family LawFamily Law
LEGL 1350TortsTorts
LEGL 2380Civil Litigation Skills ICivil Litigation Skills I
---- Humanities ElectiveHumanities ElectiveThis is a/an elective course
Courses Required for 2nd Spring Term
Course NumberCourse Title and Type
LEGL 2315Legal Environment of Business for ParalegalsLegal Environment of Business …
LEGL 2340Property LawProperty Law
LEGL 1315Technology in the Law OfficeTechnology in the Law Office
SOCI 1010Introduction to SociologyIntroduction to SociologyThis is a/an elective course

Important Dates and Events

Aug in 1st Fall
  • Paralegal Orientation
Oct in 1st Fall
  • See advisor
  • FAFSA
Nov in 1st Fall
  • Register
Dec in 1st Fall
  • join organization
Mar in 1st Spring
  • See advisor
Mar in 1st Spring
  • Contact Director
Apr in 1st Spring
  • Register
Sept in 2nd Fall
  • Application for Graduation
Oct in 2nd Fall
  • See advisor
Nov in 2nd Fall
  • Register
Feb in 2nd Spring
  • Exit exam
  • Prog. Review Prep
Mar in 2nd Spring
  • Program Exam
Apr in 2nd Spring
  • Job search

Notes and Map Legend

  • Key course Key Course: program faculty have identified this course as key to your success
  • Elective course Recommended Elective: check catalog for other acceptable courses
  • This map assumes completion of course prerequisites
  • *Tennessee Department of Labor
  • **Average of 2019 - 2021 graduates
 

Contact: 

Tracey V Williams • (865) 354-3000 ext. 4987 • Click name for email address

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