A Sc (Paralegal)

Presentation  The programme  The courses  Who is it for?  What you need to apply?  How to apply  Questions

Programme

 Prepare yourself for the challenging work of a paralegal with the Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies (A Sc 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. Programme

 The A Sc 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. Who is it for?

 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. Programme

The programme  Graduates will be able to serve in para- professional positions and advance organizational goals.  Graduates meet the matriculation requirements for entry to the LLB programme at UWI.

The programme  Academic Preparation (2 courses)  Orientation to on-line learning  Improve Your Math Skills  General Education (5 courses)  Introduction to Computers  Caribbean Civilization  English for Academic purposes  Introduction to Statistics  Introduction to Spanish  Core (15 courses)  Electives (1 course)

Core Courses

Advantages  Academic preparation 2 courses  20 courses  US $300/course  Part-time Evening schedule  Courses 13 x 3 = 39 hours  Mixed mode: On-line and face-to-face  Job relevant  Laddering into LLB

MATRICULATION

Applicants Applicants should meet lower level matriculation requirements which include: 1. Holders of five (5) CXC or GCE ‘O’ Level passes or equivalent, not necessarily obtained at the same sitting, as follows: (i) English (A), and (ii) Mathematics or a foreign language, or an approved science (not Health Science), or additional Mathematics or Geography (iii) Three (3) other approved subjects not already counted above.

Applicants 2. Persons over the age of 21 on the basis of their overall academic and professional attainments. 3. Holders of the approved certificates from the School of Continuing Studies, UWI with an acceptable pass in English Language

SCHEDULE

Year 1 Course Code ASc PALS Part-time Option A Year 1 (21 credits) Semester 1: (9 Credits) FOUN1001English for Academic Purposes MGMT1000Fundamentals of Computers FOUN1101Caribbean Civilization LAW1900 MATH0900 Semester 2: (12 Credits) ENGL0901Business Communication LAW1900 Introduction to Caribbean Legal Systems & Methods LAW1902Introduction to Legal Research and Writing LAW1908Introduction to Tort Law LAW1910 LAW1912

Year 2 Year II (21 credits) Semester 1: (9 Credits) MATH0900Mathematics LAW1907 LAW1903Civil Practice & Procedures I LAW1906Introduction to Criminal Law LAW1909 LAW1911 Semester 2: (12 credits) LAW1910Introduction to Constitutional & Administrative Law LAW1904Civil Practice and Procedures II LAW1905Criminal Practice & Procedures SPAN0900 FREN0900 Introduction to Spanish OR Introduction to French LAW1901 SOCI1002 ACCT1002 ECON1002

Year 3 Year III (18 credits) Semester 1: (9 Credits) LAW1907Introduction to Contract Law LAW1909Introduction to Property Law & Practice LAW1911The Law of Associations LAW1912 LAW1901 Semester 2: (9 Credits) LAW1912 Introduction to Administration of Trusts & Estates LAW1901Law Office Management Elective – Choose 1 of SOCI1002Introduction to Sociology ACCT1002Financial Accounting ECON1002Introduction to Macroeconomics

materials

Materials and Support  Books  On-line materials  CDs  Course Coordinator  E-tutors

APPLICATION

University Website

Pre-U Programmes

apply.open.uwi.edu

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office: Orlando Desdunes Head: Robert Geofroy Website:

Questions