The paralegal profession continues to be one of the fastest growing professions in the world. College of the Canyons Paralegal Studies curriculum prepares students for positions as paralegals in order to improve the accessibility, quality, and affordability of legal services.
The Paralegal Studies program goals are to ensure that students who successfully complete the Paralegal Studies Program have a broad-based understanding of the American legal system and the role of the paralegal in that legal system; the legal theoretical background needed to perform paralegal tasks in substantive areas of law and legal specialties; the knowledge of procedural law emphasizing the paralegal’s role in litigation, mediation, and arbitration; the skills in areas including investigation, legal research, legal technology, conducting an interview, and written and oral communications; ethically serve the public and the legal system; and the tools needed to become contributing members of the legal profession. Successful paralegals have excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform complex, detailed work quickly and accurately, as well as the ability to work well under pressure. Examples of tasks commonly delegated to paralegals include performing legal and public records research, obtaining and organizing evidence, interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents.
Career Option
Case Administration Specialist, Compliance Officer, Contract Administrator, Conveyance Examiner, Corporation Paralegal, Disability Claims Specialist, Law Office Manager, Law Office Paralegal, Legal Aid Office Paralegal, Public/Government Paralegal, Real Estate Paralegal, Trust Department Paralegal, Victim/Witness Advocate
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below
1. WASSCE/A level Certficate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.
If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
