The Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies requires a minimum of 64 credit hours and is designed to be completed in four or five semester terms of full-time enrollment.

For a complete listing of Minimum Requirements

Paralegal degrees will be awarded to those students who complete all requirements with an overall grade point average of 2.0 (out of 4.0) and receive a grade of "C" or better in all PLS general law and legal specialty courses.

For Complete Course Description Requirements

Credits from other accredited institutions of higher education may be transferred and applied toward the degree. An official transcript from each such college or university attended is required as a part of the admission process.

General law and legal-specialty course credits will be accepted only from paralegal programs approved by the American Bar Association or programs in substantial compliance with the ABA guidelines as determined by the Director.

To create, implement and maintain a strong, flexible program directed to the quality education of occupationally competent paralegals.

To provide a paralegal education program that leads to employment of its graduates by a wide range of employers.

To provide paralegals with a well-rounded, balanced education founded on a beneficial mix of general education, theory and practical courses stressing understanding and reasoning rather than rote learning of facts.

To support both Kentucky rules and general principles of ethical legal practice, professional responsibility, the prohibitions against the unauthorized practice of law by non-lawyers and the use and supervision of paralegals by lawyers.

To provide a program which instills respect for the legal profession and its foundations, institutions, and quest for justice.

To maintain equality of opportunity in the educational program without discrimination or segregation of the grounds of race, color, natural origin, gender, age, disability or economic need.  

Legal Research
Writing
Interviewing
Document Preparation
Office Management
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Substantive Law
Civil and Criminal Procedure
Ethics
Courtroom Experience