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Paralegal Essential Functions Checklist

Paralegal Essential Functions for the SPC Paralegal Studies Program

Essential functions are criteria that are necessary and essential for optimal participation in the Program and for employmet upon graduation. These standards include the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for successful mastery of program content. Addititonally, the criteria designed prepares students for critical roles in the legal industry. The PLA programs are fully-approved by the American Bar Association which mandates the highest standards of legal education. Because the Paralegal Studies Degree or Certificate signifies that the holder is prepared for employment in the delivery of legal services, graduates must be able to perform a broad variety of administrative and community settings. Please complete the following survey to gauge your skills. This will give you a good idea of what you need to improve and/or learn. 

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What is your name?
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What is your student ID#?
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What is your current program under Paralegal Studies?
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The PLA Program requires competencies relating to technology/computer usage. Please select the following technology/computer skills you are currently proficient in:
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Students will effectively utilize sufficient critical thinking skills as evidenced by adequately analyzing and integrating information and exercising sound judgment in solving work-related problems. Please select the following critical thinking skills you are currently proficient in: 
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Students will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to use sets of relevant codes/regulations. Please select the procedures, rules and/or codes you are currently familiar with: 
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Students will demonstrate their abilities in legal research and writing. Please select from the following the areas you are currently proficient in:
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Students will demonstrate their organization and communication skills. Please select from the following options the communication/organization skills you currently possess:
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Students will possess the ability to utilize extensive searches using various programs. Please select the computerized legal research skills you currently possess:
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Students must demonstrate proper interview and investigation skills. Please select the following skills you currently possess:
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Students will demonstrate a sufficient understanding of professional responsibilities and workplace ethics. Please select the following responsibilities and ethics you currently have an understanding of:
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Students will demonstrate the ability to manage a law office. Please select the following abilities you currently possess:
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Students will demonstrate and maintain a professional attitude. Please select the attributes you currently possess:
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Students may be asked to perform the following tasks to be employed or retained as a paralegal. Please select the following tasks you are currently able to perform:
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Have you completed a learning plan with the Paralegal Studies Department?

If you have not completed a learning plan scheduling future classes, please email white.destini@spcollege.edu or banks.ian@spcollege.edu to schedule time for this purpose.

 

If you have comments about this survey or questions regarding how to complete this survey, please contact Christy Powers at Powers.Christy@spcollege.edu or call (727) 791-5926.

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