Approval and Disclaimers

Approval

The associate of applied science degree program and the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Athens Technical College is only one of four two-year degree programs approved by the ABA in the State of Georgia.

Disclaimer

Students must complete a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours of Paralegal Studies legal specialty courses at Athens Technical College. In addition, degree students must take PARA 2210 at Athens Technical College.

Students must take at least nine (9) semester hours of required Paralegal Studies legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction.

Athens Technical College will only consider for transfer credit those Paralegal Studies legal specialty courses taken at ABA Approved schools.

Paralegals shall not engage in the unauthorized practice of law as per O.C.G.A. §15-19-51 and must work under the supervision of an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.