Programs

As a Paralegal, you are qualified by education, training, or work experience to be employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity. You perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. You cannot provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

In this program, you will:

• Gain the skills and knowledge essential to assist attorneys by drafting legal documents, interacting with clients, and assisting in court.
• Learn how to conduct research and prepare memorandums to aid attorneys in resolving legal issues.
• Learn to assist attorneys with discovery, which includes responding to interrogatories, producing documents, and interviewing witnesses.

As a Paralegal, you may be employed in private law firms, corporations, nonprofit organizations, court systems, real estate title companies, banks, insurance companies, health care companies, local, state, and federal government agencies.

Accreditation/Approval/Certification Status
External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval or certification.

The Paralegal Program has been approved by the American Bar Association at the Auburn Hills and Clinton Township campuses.