Course:
PA 100 - Introduction to Paralegal - 3 credit hours
Paralegal Studies is currently offered at East Community High School
Business Law courses examine the history and philosophy of law as part of U.S. society and include the study of the major substantive areas of both criminal and civil law, such as constitutional rights, torts, contracts, property, criminal law, family law, and equity. Although these courses emphasize the study of business law, they also cover the workings of the legal system.
Course Sequence
9th Grade
Career & Financial Management
single period
10th Grade
Paralegal Studies 10
double period
11th Grade
Paralegal Studies 11
double period
12th Grade
Paralegal Studies 12
double period
Program Documents
Areas of Study
Career Options
Work-Based Learning
Careers in Legal Studies
Structure of State and Federal Legal Systems
Legal Information Technology Applications
Constitutional Law
Real Estate Law
Criminal Law and Procedure
Legal Research, Writing & Proofreading
Contract Law
Paralegal
Legal Assistant
Legal Secretary
File Clerk
Court Runner
Legal Transcriptionist
Contracts Analyst
Compliance Specialist
Administrative or Executive Assistant
Job Shadowing
Service Learning
Industry-Based Projects
Mayor's Summer Youth Internship
Guest Speakers
Industry Tours
Mock Trial Participation
Articulation Agreements
Students who attend Bryant & Stratton can apply for up to fifteen (15) credit hours of articulated course credits
These articulation agreements are valid until the program's re-approval with the
New York State Education Department in 2030.
To find out more about this program please contact the Career and Technical Education Office at 716-816-3700
For registration information: Visit Buffalo Schools' Student Placement & Registration Department