Associate Degree Paralegal Studies

1. Associate of Science Paralegal

2. Presentation UWI Open Campus The programme The courses Who is it for? What you need to apply? How to apply Questions

3. UWI Open Campus

4. UWI Open Campus In Cayman Next to Truman Bodden Sports complex Cayman is contributing territory Widely recognised and accepted Accessible programmes

5. Programme

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

7. The A ScPALS 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?

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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)

11. Core Courses

12. 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

13. MATRICULATION

14. Applicants Applicants should meet lower level matriculation requirements which include: 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.

15. 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

16. SCHEDULE

17. Year 1

18. Year 2

19. Year 3

20. materials

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

22. APPLICATION

23. University Website

24. Pre-U Programmes

25. apply.open.uwi.edu

26. CONTACT INFORMATION

27. CONTACT INFORMATION Office: Orlando Desdunes 946-8322 e-mail: cayman@open.uwi.edu Website: www.open.uwi.edu

28. Questions