This program utilizes a hands-on approach to develop theoretical and skill-based learning needed to succeed in a twenty-first century workplace. This program will help you establish a strong legal foundation while cultivating specialized skills that include the effective use of technological tools. Courses taught in the program focus on realistic projects, workshops, and practical application in an interactive learning environment.
Individuals seeking employment training will find career prospects for paralegals is strong, with industry demand projected to be much faster than the average for many occupations. Because the law intersects with business and government, graduates also work in government and business related fields, hence expanding employment opportunities. Program curriculum is designed to develop the professional competencies and skills needed to work in a technology-intensive workplace.
Those considering a four-year degree, but who feel they need to strengthen academic skills, would benefit by enrolling in the program. Course content naturally provides learners with a strong academic foundation by honing critical thinking, writing, reasoning, analysis, interpretation, and synthesizing information skills. Prospective students should note many academic skills learning in the AAS are utilized in a Bachelor’s degree. Whether you seek a new career path or transfer to a four-year institution, this program has a lot to offer.
Prospective transfer students may be interested to learn about the emerging partnerships between CEI, ISU, and BSU colleges. More particularly, ISU/BSU offer a Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS), which allow AAS credits to transfer/satisfy up to the first two years of a four-year degree. To date, BSU offers a fully online BAS degree thus eliminating the need to relocate. For those interested in law school, BSU’s offers a 3+3 Law Degree Program with Concordia and U of I law, which streamlines undergraduate/law school requirements, thus allowing graduates to complete a J.D. degree in less time. For more details, please refer to www.boisestate.edu/coas-advising/33-law-school-program/
Entrance Requirements
Students must qualify for COMM 101 and any GEM Math course, to be discussed during admission.
Basic Technical Certificate
The INL and Legal Studies & Paralegal Training program has collaborated and now offers a trainingbased certificate on contract law practices. Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) curriculum includes fundamental contract principals and commercial/ government contracts, with particular emphasis given to government contracting. This is a unique opportunity designed for individuals seeking to “upskill” and/or to pursue an entry-level position in contract administration.
The BTC is 9-credits and does not require coenrollment in the ITC or AAS. However, the BTC curriculum is included in both the ITC and AAS curriculum thus allowing a student to earn both a degree and certification.
Intended Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply analytic and critical thinking, research, and writing skills to fact situations with a business or legal context
- Demonstrate essential employability behaviors including adaptability, attendance and punctuality, planning and organizing, and an ability to work effectively with others
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards appropriate to a business or legal environment
- Use effective personal, interpersonal, time and project management skills required in the (business) legal profession
- Demonstrate breadth of knowledge across several disciplines in career-technical education
- Technology-Select and use appropriate technological tools for personal, academic, and career tasks
Program Costs
Students in the program can expect to spend approximately $500-600 per semester on books and supplies.
Industry Testing for Certification
AAS students must complete an industry-sponsored technical skill certification exam to demonstrate proficiency, which is under the direction of NALS; an application fee applies. For more details, please visit nals.org, as costs are subject to change without notice to the college.
This program is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE)
- Thirty (30) Credits
- Financial Aid Eligible
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