Paralegal Studies
Welcome to the BridgeValley Community and Technical College Paralegal Studies program!
Paralegals are people who work in the legal profession. While many paralegals work for lawyers, there are a number of other occupations for paralegals. The BridgeValley Paralegal Studies program has been designed by a lawyer who is a member of the West Virginia State Bar and who is admitted to practice law in West Virginia, both state and federal court. Paralegals organize and manage work flow in law office settings, draft legal documents, research and draft legal memoranda, and file documents with the appropriate court.
BridgeValley's Paralegal Studies program is very affordable and it takes 60 credit hours to complete. There are numerous financial aid opportunities available to assist students who wish to attend BridgeValley.
Classes are offered at BridgeValley during the fall semester, the spring semester, and two summer terms.
Courses
| First Semester | ||
| ATEC 115 | Fundamentals of Business Computer Apps | 3 |
| BUSN 201 | Business Law | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GNST 102 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| PRLS 100 | Introduction to the Paralegal Profession | 2 |
| PRLS 101 | Civil Litigation I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PRLS 200 | Business Law II | 3 |
| MATH 113 | Mathematical Reasoning | 3 |
| PRLS 207 | Property, Wills and Estates | 4 |
| PRLS 209 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ACCT 185 | Survey of Accounting | 3 |
| BIOL 101 CHEM 100 |
General Biology (GEC -2) or Consumer Chemistry (GEC -2) | 3 |
| ENGL 107 | English Grammar Review | 1 |
| PRLS 201 | Evidence and Litigation | 3 |
| PRLS 204 | Civil Litigation II | 3 |
| PRLS 205 | Legal Research and Writing I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PRLS 206 | Legal Research and Writing II | 3 |
| PRLS 296 | PCCE Review Course | 1 |
| PRLS 297 | Paralegal Studies Internship | 2 |
| PRLS 298 | Paralegal Studies Seminar | 1 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology (GEC-3) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
Curriculum Grid
Program Assessment Plan and Assessment Report
Contact
Lisa Moye, Esquire, JD
Program Coordinator
Paralegal Studies
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
[email protected]
304-205-6644
Paralegals organize and manage work flow in law office settings, draft legal documents, research and draft legal memoranda, and file documents with the appropriate court. They interview clients, and pursue factual investigations for employers. Paralegals may prepare witnesses for depositions, develop materials for trial, organize client files, and assist with title searches.
Classes are available 100% online.
More About the Program
BridgeValley's Paralegal Studies program is very affordable and it takes 60 credit hours to complete. There are numerous financial aid opportunities available to assist students who wish to attend BridgeValley.
Classes are offered at BridgeValley during the fall semester, the spring semester, and two summer terms.
Contact
Lisa Moye, Esquire, JD
Program Coordinator
Paralegal Studies
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
[email protected]
304-205-6644
Accreditation Information
ACBSP's accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.
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