Program Details
The UT Arlington Paralegal program is designed to provide an education to students that will allow them to pursue excellence in their paralegal studies. The UT Arlington paralegal program has been modeled after the American Bar Association and Professional Paralegal Association, such as NALA and NFPA, standards. Although the program is not accredited by the ABA the UT Arlington Paralegal Program goal is to offer students the skills necessary to work affectively as a paralegal at a standard that is equal to the requirements set by ABA.
Students who successfully complete the UT Arlington paralegal program will be able to:
- Understand and demonstrate the functions, skills, and roles of paralegals.
- Learn effective writing and analytical techniques.
- Understand the ethical standards applicable to paralegals including knowing and avoiding the unauthorized practice of law.
- Conduct legal research and follow standard legal procedures.
- Understand and use legal terminology correctly and work effectively within a law office and within the court systems.
- Perform standard paralegal tasks in basic areas which include but are not limited to: legal interviewing and investigation, law office management, computer applications in the law, civil procedure, mediation and arbitration, computer-assisted legal research, and perform specific paralegal tasks in one or more of the specialty areas we offer.
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