Paralegal Studies Certificate

Delivery Area: Augusta, Bangor

Coordinator: Sharon McMahon Sawyer (207) 621-3257 sharon.mcmahon@maine.edu

The Justice Studies Program offers a certificate in paralegal studies. Upon completing the requirements for the Paralegal Certificate, a student will be able to:

• Articulate a clear model of professionalism as a paralegal and be familiar with the ethical rules of the profession
• Find, cite and analyze statutes, regulations, rules, and cases with regard to their authority and applicability
• Manage complex information from other legal sources including the Registries of Deeds and Probate and Bankruptcy Court
• Articulate a legal argument; summarize a deposition; draft an interrogatory and investigate facts as directed
• Seek employment as a paralegal or employee with law-related training in public and private agencies

Prior to taking these courses, a student should complete a certificate application form. To assure success, students should fulfill the prerequisite course(s) before the requirements.