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#ASc in Paralegal Studies

Introduction

Prepare yourself for the challenging work of a paralegal with the Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies (ASc PALS). The demand for capable paralegals is growing rapidly in the Caribbean and the wider world. Paralegals are required to perform many tasks formerly carried out by lawyers as well as to carry out the office procedures necessary for the efficient running of law offices. The programme provides an overall understanding of the Commonwealth Caribbean legal system. The delivery of each course ensures that it is relevant to the country in which it is offered to give the student a working knowledge of that jurisdiction while providing breadth to enable them to move to another jurisdiction and function effectively. The programme instruction will be practice-oriented to ensure that paralegals have a good functional grasp of paralegal practices.

Graduates meet the matriculation requirements for entry to the LLB programme at UWI.

Who is this programme for?

The ASc PALS programme is specifically designed for persons interested in working as paralegals, persons currently working in secretarial or administrative capacities in law firms or legal departments and persons needing entry requirements for further study in law.

Programme Structure

The Associate Degree programmes are delivered using a mixed-mode format. Courses are delivered using online or blended approaches. Students must have access to a computer and Internet access. Online orientation is conducted before the start of the programme.

Students complete a total of 60 credits normally equivalent to 20 courses. Students explore general education and core courses in a number of areas including:

Caribbean Civilizations

Introduction to Caribbean Legal Systems Methods

Civil Practice Procedure