What is the difference between the paralegal certificate and the paralegal associate degree?
A. There is no difference between the paralegal certificate and the paralegal associate degree with respect to the law classes the student must take. Both programs require the same 12 law related courses. The paralegal certificate requires that the candidate already have completed 33 semester hours or 49.5 quarter hours of college level courses with a grade of “C” or better and that 18 of those courses be general education credits spread across three disciplines. In addition, other course requirements mandated by the American Bar Association must be met. The paralegal associate degree is for students who have not completed the pre-requisite hours to enter the paralegal certificate program. The paralegal associate degree students must take 33 hours (11 courses) of general education classes such as English, Psychology, Math etc., in addition to the 12 law related courses. Q. What does a paralegal do? A. Paralegals work under the supervision of attorneys in law offices or in governmental
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