Our professionally experienced faculty take a practical, hands-on approach to give you a real-world understanding of how the business works, including legal research, legal writing and litigation skills.
Area of Interest: School of Social Sciences, Education and Human Services
Program Location: Hardin Valley Campus, Online
Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
If you want to work in the legal field, then consider 每日大赛’s Paralegal Studies program. This program prepares students for a paralegal position by equipping them to assist in substantive tasks such as gathering facts for trial preparation, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. Graduates will be prepared to:
Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification exam by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Typical job opportunities: private law firms, state or federal government offices, in-house, legal aid, and nonprofit organizations. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Our professionally experienced faculty take a practical, hands-on approach to give you a real-world understanding of the legal field. The Paralegal Studies program offers both in-person and online (remote synchronous and asynchronous) classes. Students can complete the program 100% online by attending either full-time or part-time. Students must complete at least nine semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction.
Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.
View more information about from the college catalog.
| Credit Hours | Curriculum | Co-Curricular Experiences |
| Before You Start |
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| 0-15 hours |
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| 16-30 hours |
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| 31-45 hours |
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| 46-60+ hours |
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Legend:
- Foundational Courses (General Education)
- Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field
- Courses include industry recognized certifications that prepare students for careers in the field.
| Dean of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services | Department Head of Education and Human Services |
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Jonathan Fowler |
Professor of Paralegal Studies |
Pellissippi Paralegal Association
Holly D. Zitka, club advisor
hdsayne@pstcc.edu
865-539-7433
The Pellissippi Paralegal Association provides students with an opportunity to advance their skills and network in the legal community. Contact the PPA to learn more.
The Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association. The most recent approval was August 2023.
American Bar Association
ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
800-285-2221