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Thank you for your interest in Valencia Community College’s Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. Our program is approved by the American Bar Association.

Valencia Community College 's Paralegal Studies Program is one of only nine paralegal studies programs in Florida approved by the American Bar Association. It offers an Associate in Science degree designed to prepare students to work in the legal field for law firms, banks, corporations, and government agencies in the performance of delegated, substantive legal services under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The program stresses practical applications in areas such as civil litigation, real property, legal research and writing, business organizations, and legal technology. Students will understand the ethical framework within which they will work and be able to effectively analyze and communicate in these areas.

The services paralegals provide include assisting in trial preparation, drafting court pleadings and related documents, performing legal research and informal investigations, preparing real estate documents and assisting in real estate closings, drafting contracts, and maintaining corporate books. Paralegals cannot give legal advice, accept a case, set a fee, or present a case in court, and may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

If you would like to register, please contact our Paralegal Studies Academic Advisor,
Ms. Kathy Fedell at (407) 582-2388. She will walk you through the registration process and help you plan a schedule that will suit your needs. Please check the catalog or speak with Ms. Fedell to ensure you register in time for next term.

Again, thank you for your interest in Valencia’s Paralegal Studies Program. Good luck as you prepare to make some very important decisions regarding your career.

Carin M. Gordon, Esq.
Professor/Program Director
Paralegal Studies
407-582-2556
cgordon15@valenciacc.edu

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