2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

LAW 293 - Legal Paraprofessional


Description: An examination of the Legal Paraprofessional designation approved by the AZ Supreme Court, including licensure rules and examination/experiential requirements. The four practice areas ("Endorsements") of Family Law, Civil Practice, Criminal Law, and Administrative Law will be explored in detail. Designed for those who seek to sit for the Legal Paraprofessional exam. 

Prerequisites: Completion of the Paralegal Degree at Yavapai College, or from an equivalent, accredited institution; or, for those who hold a bachelor's degree, completion of the Paralegal Certificate at Yavapai College, or an equivalent, accredited institution.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:
  1. Rules of licensure and examination/experiential requirements of the Legal Paraprofessional designation
  2. Family Law Endorsement
  3. Civil Practice Endorsement 
  4. Criminal Law Endorsement
  5. Administrative Law Endorsement
  6. Legal Paraprofessional Examination requirements

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Describe the rules of licensure and examination/experiential requirements of the Legal Paraprofessional designation. (1)
  2. Analyze the Family Law Endorsement requirements. (2) 
  3. Analyze the Civil Practice Endorsement requirements. (3) 
  4. Analyze the Criminal Law Endorsement requirements. (4)
  5. Analyze the Administrative Law Endorsement requirements. (5)
  6. Discuss Legal Paraprofessional Examination requirements. (6)