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ORIENTATION PACKAGE Paralegal Studies Program includes: Paralegal Studies – Associates of Applied Science (AAS) – 63 credits Requires students to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Paralegal Studies – Post-Degree Certificate of Achievement (CA) – 32 credits. Designed for students who already hold a baccalaureate or associate degree. Packet Contents: Brochure Letter of Introduction Course Catalog Degree Sheets Paralegal Studies Program Curriculum Admissions Checklist Approved Majors by Degree and Certificate Legal Office Support Staff Qualifications Article Portfolio Requirement for Paralegal Studies Students Student Services Program List Paralegal Organizations: NPA – Nevada Paralegal Association www.nevadaparalegal.org Affiliated with National Association of Legal Assistants Sponsors the Certified Legal Assistant Exam PASN – Paralegal Association of Southern Nevada www.nvparalegal.net Affiliated with National Federation of Paralegals Association Sponsors the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam The local paralegal organizations encourage student membership. CSN Contacts: CSN Counseling Center West Charleston Campus – 651-5670 Paralegal Studies Program Director Clarissa M. Cota, J.D. West Charleston Campus – 651-5954 Career Services Center Students may register with the Career Services Office and receive job information. West Charleston Campus – 651-5089 Transfer Center Students interested in pursuing a 4-year degree upon graduation from CSN should meet with a transfer specialist. West Charleston Campus – 651-5670

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Page 1: Orientation Package Grouped - CSN · The official transcript evaluation does not need to be completed prior to starting the Paralegal Studies Program, but you must initiate the process

ORIENTATION PACKAGE

Paralegal Studies Program includes: Paralegal Studies – Associates of Applied Science (AAS) – 63 credits

Requires students to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Paralegal Studies – Post-Degree Certificate of Achievement (CA) – 32 credits.

Designed for students who already hold a baccalaureate or associate degree.

Packet Contents: Brochure Letter of Introduction Course Catalog Degree Sheets Paralegal Studies Program Curriculum Admissions Checklist Approved Majors by Degree and Certificate Legal Office Support Staff Qualifications Article Portfolio Requirement for Paralegal Studies Students Student Services Program List

Paralegal Organizations:

NPA – Nevada Paralegal Association www.nevadaparalegal.org Affiliated with National Association of Legal Assistants Sponsors the Certified Legal Assistant Exam

PASN – Paralegal Association of Southern Nevada www.nvparalegal.net Affiliated with National Federation of Paralegals Association Sponsors the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam

The local paralegal organizations encourage student membership.

CSN Contacts: CSN Counseling Center

West Charleston Campus – 651-5670 Paralegal Studies Program Director

Clarissa M. Cota, J.D. West Charleston Campus – 651-5954

Career Services Center Students may register with the Career Services Office and receive job information. West Charleston Campus – 651-5089

Transfer Center Students interested in pursuing a 4-year degree upon graduation from CSN should

meet with a transfer specialist. West Charleston Campus – 651-5670

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PARALEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM

Dear Prospective Paralegal Studies Student; Thank you very much for your interest in the Paralegal Studies Program. Enclosed with this letter is information about the registration process at the College of Southern Nevada, the Paralegal Studies Program Curriculum, and information about the paralegal profession. If you do not already have a degree you will be enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science of Paralegal Studies Degree. It is very important to follow all the steps on the Admission Checklist and take the necessary placement tests for English, Math, and Reading. All Paralegal Studies Students are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. They must complete the First Year English Composition (ENG 100 or ENG 101) with a grade of “C” or better and complete the Introduction Information System course (IS 101) prior to taking any LAW courses. You should meet with a college counselor/advisor to discuss appropriate course selection and credit transfer issues from other colleges you may have attended. If you already have a degree (i.e. AA, AAS, BA, BS) you will have the option to enroll into the Certificate of Achievement of Paralegal Studies Program. Official transcripts from your degree granting institution should be sent directly to the College of Southern Nevada Admissions and Records Office. The transcripts will be evaluated to ensure that the degree conferred is from a regionally accredited institution and contains 18 semester hours of qualifying general education courses. You will also need to provide a copy of your unofficial transcript to the Business Administration Department. The official transcript evaluation does not need to be completed prior to starting the Paralegal Studies Program, but you must initiate the process. After meeting with one of our counselors/advisors, be sure to complete the enclosed a Declaration of Major form with the proper degree code. The code for the AAS of Paralegal Studies Program is LAW A01 and the code for the Certificate of Achievement of Paralegal Studies is LAW CO1. If you need to transfer any legal specialty courses, you must contact the Paralegal Studies Program Director to evaluate those credits. The legal specialty credits must come from a regionally-accredited school, have been taken in a program that was ABA-approved at the time the course was taken, and must have been passed with a “C” or higher. If those criteria are met, we will accept no more than 9 semester hours towards our legal specialty course credit requirement and each course is evaluated on case-by-case for equivalency. If you have any questions or wish to speak to the Paralegal Studies Program Director please call 702-651-5954 or call our Legal Programs Hotline at 702-651-5866. You may also look at our website www.csn.edu in the search box type Paralegal Studies Program or e-mail the director at [email protected]. Once again, thank you for your interest in the Paralegal Studies Program at the College of Southern Nevada.

Department of Business Administration Charleston Campus Sort Code W2C 6375 West Charleston Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89146- 1164

Academic & Learning Centers Cheyenne Campus Henderson Campus

702.651.5066 fax: 702.651.5719

Charleston Campus

Nevada System of Higher Education

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A S S O C I AT E O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E ( A A S )

156 C S N 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 C O U R S E C A T A L O G

Students may elect to graduate using the degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation, or when they declared or changed major or the current catalog. If aprogram is official after a student has matriculated, the student may choose the degree requirements of the new program. In no case may a student use a catalog which is morethan six years old at the time of graduation.

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PA R A L E G A L S T U D I E S 6 3 C r e d i t s

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (25 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

COMMUNICATIONS: 3 ___________COM 101

ENGLISH: 3-5 ___________ENG 100, 101, 113

HUMAN RELATIONS: 3 ___________HIST 105, 106, 107, 150, 151, 210, 247, 260,PSC 201, PSY, SOC

MATHEMATICS: 3 ___________MATH 120 or above(except MATH 122, 123)

SCIENCE: 6 ___________AST, BIOL, CHEM, ENV,GEOG 103, 104, 117, GEOL, PHYS

FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES/ 3 ___________SOCIAL SCIENCES:AM, ANTH, ART, COM, ECON,ENG 223 or above, GEOG 106 or above,HIST, International Languages, Music,PHIL, PSC, THTR, WMST 113

U.S. AND NEVADA CONSTITUTIONS: 4-6 ___________PSC 101 orHIST 101 and HIST 102 orHIST 101 and HIST 217

SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (38 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

IS 101 Introduction to 3 ___________Information Systems

LAW 101 Fundamentals of Law I 3 ___________

LAW 231 Civil Procedure 3 ___________

LAW 234 Civil Procedure II 3 ___________

LAW 253 Law Office Management 3 ___________

LAW 259 Legal Writing 3 ___________

LAW 261 Legal Research I 4 ___________

LAW 262 Legal Research II 4 ___________

LAW 263 Ethics 3 ___________

Plus 9 credits from the following:

LAW 204 Torts 3 ___________

LAW 205 Contacts 3 ___________

LAW 232 Criminal Procedure 3 ___________

LAW 250 Administrative Law 3 ___________

LAW 251 Bankruptcy 3 ___________

LAW 252 Family Law 3 ___________

LAW 255 Probate Procedures 3 ___________

LAW 258 Constitutional Law 3 ___________

LAW 264 Civil Evidence 3 ___________

LAW 295 Supervised Field Experience 3 ___________

RE 103 Real Estate Law and Practice 3 ___________

The Associates of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies is a program of study which qualifies its graduates to be employed in law and busi-ness related occupations, including private law firms, corporate departments and government entities. Substantive law is combined with thoroughpreparation in legal procedures, research methodology and practical knowledge. Elective course offerings will permit students to specialize in par-ticular areas of interest. The Paralegal Studies Program provides the foundation for students to think critically and act ethically in accordance withthe local and national rules of professional conduct. Graduates of this program will be prepared to perform high quality legal work under the direc-tion of an attorney. The program encourages graduates to continue educational pursuits and seek community service opportunities.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate ability to manage cases and draft legal documents byapplying written skills and knowledge of legal procedures in civillitigation and other substantive areas of law.

• Identify ethical issues and be able to apply the rules of profession-al conduct through synthesis and analysis.

• Demonstrate knowledge of research methodology by applying crit-ical thinking initiatives to various information formats includingcomputerized and traditional library research.

• Proficient use of word processing software and ability to identifyand adapt to different types of law office technology and computerapplications.

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C S N 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 C O U R S E C A T A L O G 229

C E R T I F I C AT E O F AC H I E V E M E N T

Students may elect to graduate using the degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation, or when they declared or changed major or the current catalog. If aprogram is official after a student has matriculated, the student may choose the degree requirements of the new program. In no case may a student use a catalog which is morethan six years old at the time of graduation.

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The Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies is designed for students who hold an associate or baccalaureate degree. It is a program ofstudy which qualifies its graduates to be employed in law and business related occupations, including private law firms, corporate departmentsand government entities. Substantive law is combined with thorough preparation in legal procedures, research methodology and practicalknowledge. The Paralegal Studies Program provides the foundation for students to think critically and act ethically in accordance with the localand national rules of professional conduct. Graduates of this program will be prepared to perform high quality legal work under the directionof an attorney. The program encourages graduates to continue educational pursuits and seek community service opportunities.

PA R A L E G A L S T U D I E S 3 2 C r e d i t s

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (3 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

COMMUNICATIONS: 3-5 ___________COM 101, ENG 100, 101, 113

SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (29 Credits):

CR SEMESTER

IS 101 Introduction to 3 ___________Information Systems

LAW 101 Fundamentals of Law I 3 ___________

LAW 231 Civil Procedure 3 ___________

LAW 234 Civil Procedure II 3 ___________

LAW 253 Law Office Management 3 ___________

LAW 259 Legal Writing 3 ___________

LAW 261 Legal Research I 4 ___________

LAW 262 Legal Research II 4 ___________

LAW 263 Ethics 3 ___________

Computation included in LAW 253

Human Relations included in LAW 101

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES - Graduates of this program will have the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate ability to manage cases and draft legal documents byapplying written skills and knowledge of legal procedures in civil lit-igation and other substantive areas of law.

• Identify ethical issues and be able to apply the rules of profes-sional conduct through synthesis and analysis.

• Demonstrate knowledge of research methodology by applyingcritical thinking initiatives to various information formats includ-ing computerized and traditional library research.

• Proficient use of word processing software and ability to identifyand adapt to different types of law office technology and comput-er applications.

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This is to serve as a recommended curriculum for full-time students. Part-time students take classes at different rates and may still follow this course path at the pace, which suits their needs. Students may also take summer courses, which will lighten the class loads during the Fall and Spring Semesters.

Paralegal Studies Curriculum

Associates of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies 63 credits

First Semester Second Semester English 3-5 Human Relations 3 IS 101 3 Fine Arts/Hum./Social Science 3 Communications 3 LAW 101 3 Mathematics 3 LAW 263 3 U.S. & Nevada Constitutions 4-6 LAW 259 3 16-20 15 Third Semester Fourth Semester Science 3 Science 3 LAW 231 3 LAW 234 3 LAW 261 4 LAW 262 4 LAW 253 3 LAW Electives 6 LAW Elective 3 (LAW 295 recommended) ___ 16 16

Post-Degree

Certificate of Achievement, Paralegal Studies (Associates or Bachelors Degree Required)

32 credits First Semester Second Semester IS 101 3 LAW 234 3 LAW 101 3 LAW 253 3 LAW 231 3 LAW 262 4 LAW 259 3 LAW 263 3 LAW 261 4 13 16 (Communications requirement will transfer, 3 cr.) (LAW 295 is recommended as an extra course.)

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2010-2011APPROVED MAJORS BY DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE

If you wish to declare or change your Major, please indicate your name, social security number or student “C” number and degree code.(Degree codes are in bold.)

If you have any questions, please call the Office of the Registrar at 651-4060, 651-5610, or 651-3030.

NAME: (Last) _______________________________________________________ (First) _________________________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY # orSTUDENT “C” # ______________

–__________

–__________________ DEGREE CODE _________________

SA - 54 (Rev. 9/10)

Bachelor of Science Degree: . . . . . . . . A new degree in Dental Hygiene.Associate of Applied Science Degree: . A two-year program, designed for students interested in pursuing a specific occupation.Associate of Arts Degree: . . . . . . . . . . A two-year program, designed for students interested in completing their education at a four-year institution.Associate of Business Degree: . . . . . . A two-year program, designed for students interested in the various field of business (transferable to UNLV toward a four year business degree).Associate of Science Degree: . . . . . . . Provides a concentration in those fields of study necessary for students wishing to pursue upper-division studies in the sciences.Certificate of Achievement:. . . . . . . . . A one-year course of study within an occupational area.

Bachelor of Science (BS)Emphases: DEGREE CODES

• Dental Hygiene DDHH BB0011

Associate of Arts (AA)Emphases:

• Associate of Arts (No Emphasis) AA A02• Anthropology: African Culture ANTA04• Anthropology: General Anthropology ANTA05• Art FA A05• Communication COMA05• Creative Writing ENGA03• Criminal Justice CRJA20• Culinary Arts Management CULA03• Early Childhood Education ECEA04• Economics: Applied Financial

Economics ECOA01• Economics ECOA02• Elementary Education ECEA05• Emergency Management

Administration EMAA01• English ENGA02• Global Studies GLOA01• History SS A04• Hospitality Management HMDA02• International Languages IB A01• Journalism / Media Studies:

Convergent Journalism JOUA01• Journalism/ Media Studies: Integrated

Marketing Communication JOUA05• Latin American and Latina/o studies LASA01• Music FA A06• Philosophy PHIA01• Political Science PSCA01• Psychology PSYA01• Secondary Education: Humanities /

Fine Arts ECEA10• Secondary Education: Social Science ECEA09• Secondary Education: Life and

Physical Science / Analytical ECEA11• Sociology SOCA01• Special Education ECEA07• Theatre Studies THRA01• Women’s Studies WMSA01

Associate of Business Degree (AB)DEGREE CODES

• Associate of Business BUS A01

Associate of General Studies Degree (AGS)• Associate of General Studies AGS A02

Associate of Science Degree (AS)Emphases:

• Associate of Science (No Emphasis) AS A02• Biological Science BIO A01• Chemistry CHE A01• Chemistry: Biochemistry CHE A02• Earth Science GEO A02• Environmental Science ENV A01• Geological Science GEO A01• Mathematics MAT A01• Ornamental Horticulture /

Environmental OH A20• Pre-Engineering: Civil Engineering PEN A01• Pre-Engineering: Mechanical

Engineering PEN A02

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)Accounting ACC A02Air Conditioning Technology AC A02Architectural Design Technology

Emphasis:• Interior Design ADTA02• Residential Design ADTA04

Automotive Technology AT A02Aviation Technology AV A01Building Technology

Emphases:• Building Inspection BT A06• Carpentry BT A11• Construction Management BT A07• Electrician BT A08• Land Surveying BT A09• Plumbing BT A10

Business ManagementEmphases:

• Business Management BM A06• Human Resources Management BM A07• International Business Management BM A08• Public Sector Relations BM A09• Small Business Management BM A10• Telecommunications / Networking BM A11

DEGREE CODESCADD Technology CADA01Casino Management GAMA02Computer Office Technology COTA01Computing and Information Technology CITA27Criminal Justice

Emphases:• Correctional CRJA06• Hotel / Industry Security CRJA07• Juvenile Justice CRJA08• Law Enforcement CRJA09• LETA CRJA10

Culinary Arts CULA04Deaf Studies

Emphases:• Deaf Studies DE A02• Deaf Studies: Interpreter Preparation DE A04

Diesel Heavy Equipment /Master Technician DLSA01Early Childhood Education

Emphases:• Director ECEA08• Infant / Toddler Education ECEA01• Preschool Education ECEA02• Teacher Aide ECEA03

Electronic Engineering TechnologyEmphases:

• Electronic Engineering Technology EE A03• Internetworking EE A08• Networking Security EE A06• Slot Repair EE A04• Telecommunications EE A02

Environmental Safety and HealthEmphases:

• Environmental Resource Technology ESHA01• Occupational Safety Management ESHA04• Waste Water Treatment ESHA02• Water Treatment ESHA03

Finance BF A03Fire Science Management FSMA03Fire Science Technology

Emphases:• Urban Fire Fighting FSTA04• Wildland Fire Fighting FSTA05

Food and Beverage Management FABA02Graphic Technology

Emphases:• Computer Graphics Design GT A21• Multimedia Authoring GT A17• Web Design GT A15

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SA - 54 (Rev. 9/10)

DEGREE CODESHotel Management HMDA03Marketing / Merchandising /Retail Management MKTA02Mechanical Technology

Emphases:• Industrial MT A05• Operations MT A06• Power Utility Program MT A11• Theatre Technology MT A12

Mental Health Services MHD A08Ornamental Horticulture

Emphases:• Floral Design OH A04• Landscape Design / Contracting OH A02• Landscape Management OH A03• Urban Horticulture OH A05

Paralegal Studies LAWA01Pastry Arts CULA05Photography

Emphases:• Commercial Photography PHOA02• Videography and Film PHOA03

Real Estate RE A02Travel and Tourism TCA A02Welding Technology

Emphases:• Advanced Level Welder WT A02

Certificate of Achievement (CA)Air Conditioning Technology AC C01Architectural Design Technology

Emphasis:• Architectural Drafting ADTC01

Automotive TechnologyEmphasis

Automotive Technology AT C01Collision and Repair AT C02Bookkeeping BOKC01Building Technology

Emphases:• Building Inspection BT C06• Carpentry BT C12• Construction Management BT C07• Electrician BT C10• Land Surveying BT C09• Plumbing BT C11

Business German BUSC01Business Management BM C02CADD Technology CADC01Casino Management GAMC02Computer Office Technology COTC01Computing and Information Technology

Emphases:• Database CITC20• (GIS) Geographic

Information Systems CITC08• Networking CITC11• Programming CITC19• User Support CITC22

Concierge Management HMDC03

DEGREE CODESCriminal Justice

Emphases:• Criminal Justice CRJC05• Law Enforcement Training Academy CRJC06• Public Safety Communication CRJC07

Culinary Arts CULC03Deaf Studies DE C01Dental Assisting – Clinical DA C04Diesel Heavy Equipment /Maintenance Technician DLSC01Early Childhood Education

Emphases:• Infant Toddler Education ECEC01• Preschool Education ECEC02

Electronic Engineering TechnologyEmphases:

• Electronic Engineering Technology EE C01• Internetworking EE C08• Slot Repair EE C04• Telecommunications EE C06

Environmental Safety and HealthEmphases:

• Environmental Resource Technology ESHC01• Occupational Safety Management ESHC05• Safety Management ESHC04• Waste Water Treatment ESHC02• Water Treatment ESHC03

Fire Science TechnologyEmphases:

• Fire Investigation FSTC05• Urban Fire Fighting FSTC03

Food and Beverage Management FABC02Graphic Technology

Emphases:• 2D Animation GT C22• Computer Graphics Design GT C21• Electronic Publishing GT C23• Multimedia Authoring GT C17• Web Design GT C15

Hotel Management HMDC04Legal Support Specialist LA C02Massage Specialist MSGC01Mechanical Technology

Emphases:• Industrial MT C01• Operations MT C03• Power Utility Program MT C11• Theater Technology MT C12

Medical Coding CODC03Medical Laboratory CLSC01Medical Office Assisting MOAC04Medical Transcription MTRC02Mental Health Services MHDC02Music Business and Technology MUSC01Ornamental Horticulture

Emphases:• Floral Design OH C07• Landscape Design / Contracting OH C05• Landscape Management OH C06

Paralegal Studies LAWC01Pastry Arts CULC04

DEGREE CODESPhotography

Emphases:• Commercial Photography PHOC01• Videography and Film PHOC03

Real Estate RE C02Retail Management RM C05Sociology-Applied Skills SOCC01Travel and Tourism TCAC02Welding Technology

Emphasis:• Entry Level Welder WT C02

Pre-Associate of Applied Science Degree (AGS)Pre-Dental Hygiene AGS DHPre-Cardio respiratory Science AGSCRSDiagnostic Medical Sonography

Emphases:• Pre-Cardiac /

Vascular Ultrasound Tract AGSSON• Pre-General /

Vascular Ultrasound Tract AGSSONPre-Health Information Technology AGSHETMedical Laboratory Technology

Emphases:• Pre-CSN Occupational Track AGSMLT• Pre-UNLV Transfer Track

NursingEmphases:

• Pre-Nursing AGSNUR• Pre-LPN to RN Bridge• Pre-Practical Nursing AGS PN

Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant AGSOTAPre-Opthalmic Dispensing Technician AGSOPHPre-Paramedic Medicine AGS PMPre-Physical Therapist Assistant AGS PTPre-Radiation Therapy Technology AGSRDTPre-Surgical Technology AGSSURPre-Veterinary Technology AGSVET

Certificate of Completion (CC)Clinical Lab PracticesClinical Laboratory ProcessorClinical Laboratory Client Services Rep.Contact Lens TechnicianEmergency Medical TechnicianEmergency Medical ServicesFirst AssistingInterior Design AdvancedLaboratory Services TechnicianMedical Office PracticeMental Health Services TechnicianDevelopmental Services TechnicianNursing AssistantOphthalmic Laboratory TechnicianPatient RegistrationPhlebotomyReflexology SpecialistRegistered Nurse First AssistingSurgical Tech First Assisting

2010-2011 Approved Majors by Degree and CertificateContinued

Bachelor of Science Degree: . . . . . . . . A new degree in Dental Hygiene.Associate of Applied Science Degree: . A two-year program, designed for students interested in pursuing a specific occupation.Associate of Arts Degree: . . . . . . . . . . A two-year program, designed for students interested in completing their education at a four-year institution.Associate of Business Degree: . . . . . . A two-year program, designed for students interested in the various field of business (transferable to UNLV toward a four year business degree).Associate of Science Degree: . . . . . . . Provides a concentration in those fields of study necessary for students wishing to pursue upper-division studies in the sciences.Certificate of Achievement:. . . . . . . . . A one-year course of study within an occupational area.

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ATTENTION

Paralegal Studies Program Students Professional Portfolio Requirement

Keep Copies of all your coursework!! Why? The Paralegal Studies Program requires, as part of its program, that students complete a portfolio. The portfolio has a two-fold purpose; one, to provide a method for the college to determine whether the appropriate knowledge is being delivered and two, to provide the student with a collection of material to use as a professional presentation to a potential employer. What is a Portfolio? A portfolio is a purposeful collection of student work that is accumulated over time. The material reveals the extent of student learning, achievement, and development. The “portfolio system” is intended to specify knowledge and competence in areas considered necessary to successfully work as a paralegal/legal assistant while leaving the selection of means of documentation of competency to the individual student. Typically, much of the material can be compiled from projects and activities required within courses. When? Each student will be required to take Legal Research II, LAW 262, which is our capstone course. The final project required for this course will be the portfolio.

Clarissa M. Cota, J.D., CSN Director of Paralegal Studies Program

[email protected] 702.651.5954

“CSN is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer”

Committed To The Promotion of Ethics and Professionalism

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