LPCRTU - Legal Paraprofessional
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Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
College
James E. Rogers College of Law
Career
Undergraduate
Program Description
The State of Arizona has recently created an exciting new tier of legal practitioner that will expand access to representation for people in need of legal assistance. The new Legal Paraprofessional (LP) license puts Arizona at the forefront of innovations in justice and legal practice.
Licensed LPs in Arizona may
-draft, sign, and file legal documents
-provide advice, opinions, or recommendations about legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies
-appear before certain courts or tribunals on behalf of a client
-negotiate for a client in their area of practice (Practice areas for students to choose: Family Law, Administrative Law, Limited Jurisdiction Civil, or Limited Jurisdiction Criminal)
The Legal Paraprofessional Undergraduate Certificate provides BA in Law students with streamlined access to a suite of courses that will not only meet the education and training requirements to be eligible for licensure in the state of Arizona, as determined by the Supreme Court of Arizona and the Board of Nonlawyer Legal Service Providers, but also provide the students with an additional credential showcasing their emphasis on Legal Paraprofessional coursework.
Licensed LPs in Arizona may
-draft, sign, and file legal documents
-provide advice, opinions, or recommendations about legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, or strategies
-appear before certain courts or tribunals on behalf of a client
-negotiate for a client in their area of practice (Practice areas for students to choose: Family Law, Administrative Law, Limited Jurisdiction Civil, or Limited Jurisdiction Criminal)
The Legal Paraprofessional Undergraduate Certificate provides BA in Law students with streamlined access to a suite of courses that will not only meet the education and training requirements to be eligible for licensure in the state of Arizona, as determined by the Supreme Court of Arizona and the Board of Nonlawyer Legal Service Providers, but also provide the students with an additional credential showcasing their emphasis on Legal Paraprofessional coursework.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the process of legal analysis by examining cases, laws, and regulations related to the practice area in which the student seeks licensure.
- Apply ethical responsibilities associated with legal practice and the regulations related to the scope of practice for LP licensure.
- Develop client advocacy skills related to the practice area in which the student seeks licensure.
- Conduct legal research and communicate in writing and orally about a variety of topics.
- Apply ethical responsibilities associated with legal practice and the regulations related to the scope of practice for LP licensure.
- Develop client advocacy skills related to the practice area in which the student seeks licensure.
- Conduct legal research and communicate in writing and orally about a variety of topics.