{"id":422,"date":"2018-04-29T01:40:21","date_gmt":"2018-04-29T01:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missional.university\/tmc\/?page_id=422"},"modified":"2023-07-26T22:51:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T22:51:38","slug":"legal-paralegal-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/missional.university\/justicemission\/departments\/legal-paralegal-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal &#038; Paralegal Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-422\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-422-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-422-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-422-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL &amp; PARALEGAL STUDIES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-422-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-422-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-422-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"pl-1583\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1583-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"  data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;,&quot;full_height&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cell_alignment&quot;:&quot;flex-start&quot;}\"  data-ratio=\"1\"  data-ratio-direction=\"right\" ><div id=\"pgc-1583-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\"  data-weight=\"1\" ><div id=\"panel-1583-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" data-style=\"{&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;20px 20px 20px 20px&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#dfe1e8&quot;,&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;,&quot;background_image_size&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;border_thickness&quot;:&quot;1px&quot;,&quot;iw-visible-screen&quot;:&quot;iw-all&quot;,&quot;iw-visible-layout&quot;:&quot;iw-all&quot;}\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1583-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1>Explore Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/justicemission\/departments\/world-religions\/\">Welcome Message\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/justicemission\/departments\/legal-paralegal-studies\/about-the-department\/\">About the Department<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/department\/rel\/\">Departmental Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h2>Causes Supported<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/cause\/10\">Cause 10: Community Restoration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Academic Programs<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h3>Dual Enrollment Academies<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li>None offered at this time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Certificate Programs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h4>Associate Certificate programs<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li>None offered at this time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h4>Undergraduate Certificate programs<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li>None offered at this time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h4>Graduate Certificate programs<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li>None offered at this time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<h3>Degree Programs<\/h3>\n<h4>Associate Degrees<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li>None offered at this time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Bachelor Completion Degrees<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/36d6f7ec-f689-494e-9\">Bachelor of Justice Studies<\/a>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/36d6f7ec-f689-494e-9\">Major in Immigration Legal Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Bachelor 2+2 Degrees<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/program\/26c45e0b-681c-4281-9\">Bachelor of 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href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/courses\/?subject_area=LAW\">LAW - Private Law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/undergraduate\/courses\/?subject_area=LGL\">LGL - Legal Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Graduate Courses<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/courses\/?subject_area=LAW\">LAW - Private Law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogue.missional.university\/graduate\/courses\/?subject_area=LGL\">LGL - Legal Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: 333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/spirituallife\/\">Spiritual Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: 333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missional.university\/students\/\">Student Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: 333333;\"><a 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so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Welcome<\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies offers an intensive and all-encompassing curriculum to establish a solid understanding of the legal principles governing private and public domains. This program strives to strike a harmonious balance between legal statutes, theoretical knowledge, practical application, and spiritual growth, which prepares students for a successful career within this field of study.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Why Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies?<\/h2>\n<p>The Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program gives students an in-depth understanding of diverse legal issues that arise within the legal landscape. Through this program, students cultivate analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to navigate intricate legal systems and tackle pressing challenges that undermine fairness and equality. Students emerge as well-informed advocates capable of making significant contributions toward fostering a more just and equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why Missional University?<\/h2>\n<p>The Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program at Missional University is based on six core values:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #1d552e;\"><em>Biblically Based:<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The\u00a0 Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program prepares students to effectively blend legal principles with their Christian beliefs in practical situations involving humanitarian circumstances. By highlighting the interplay of faith, justice, and legislation, the program equips students to understand issues and ethical responsibilities associated with their resolutions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #1d552e;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Missionally Driven:<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program prepares students to effectively blend legal principles with their Christian beliefs in practical situations involving humanitarian circumstances. By highlighting the interplay of faith, justice, and legislation, the program equips students to understand issues and ethical responsibilities associated with their resolutions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #1d552e;\"><em style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Interculturally Focused:<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program prepares students to effectively blend legal principles with their Christian beliefs in practical situations involving humanitarian circumstances. By highlighting the interplay of faith, justice, and legislation, the program equips students to understand issues and ethical responsibilities associated with their resolutions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #1d552e;\"><em>Contextually Informed:<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program utilizes theoretical concepts, legislation, national and local policies, and practical applications to foster critical thinking skills in students. These skills empower students to collaborate effectively with other students and professionals, transforming ideas into tangible outcomes that advance diplomacy and fairness within the public service arena.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #1d552e;\"><em>Practically Minded:<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program utilizes theoretical concepts, legislation, national and local policies, and practical applications to foster critical thinking skills in students. These skills empower students to collaborate effectively with other students and professionals, transforming ideas into tangible outcomes that advance diplomacy and fairness within the public service arena.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #1d552e;\"><em>Experientially Transformed:<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies program utilizes theoretical concepts, legislation, national and local policies, and practical applications to foster critical thinking skills in students. These skills empower students to collaborate effectively with other students and professionals, transforming ideas into tangible outcomes that advance diplomacy and fairness within the public service arena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL &amp; PARALEGAL STUDIES Welcome The Department of Legal &amp; Paralegal Studies offers an intensive and all-encompassing curriculum to establish a solid understanding of the legal principles governing private and public domains. 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