Paralegal
What is it?
Paralegal: The American Bar Association defines a paralegal or legal assistant as someone “… qualified by education, training, or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, government agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.”
This program is designed to prepare graduates as exceptional paralegals. Graduates will have a broad knowledge of many areas of law and specific legal skills to enhance their role as non-lawyers in the delivery of legal services.
While paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, graduates of this program will work efficiently with attorneys, clients, and the public and will demonstrate a high regard for ethical behavior, professional responsibility, and confidentiality.
Dougherty County Law Library Orientation for Paralegal Students:
Adobe PDF or PowerPoint Slide show
Program Objectives
Program Brochure
Dougherty County Law Library Information video clip
What Classes do I take?
- Paralegal Associates Associate of Applied Science (0383)
- Paralegal Certificate (3556)
- Please refer to the Darton College Catalog for descriptions of individual courses.
Student Organizations
For more information:
Heather Perfetti, J.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Criminal Justice & Paralegal Programs
(229) 317-6813
heather.perfetti@darton.edu
Program Contact: Heather Perfetti
Contact: Gene Behal (web representative)
