Legal Services

The legal system affects nearly every aspect of our society, from buying a home to crossing the street. Workers in the Legal Services pathway form the backbone of this vital system, linking it to society in myriad ways. For this reason, they hold positions of great responsibility and are obligated to adhere to a strict code of ethics.

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Paralegal AAS
  
  Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate TD
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Court Reporting AAS
  
  Administrative Professional AAS
  
  Legal Studeis - Paralegal AAS
  
  Criminal Justice AAS
  
  Digital Court Reporter TD
  
  Associate of Arts - University Transfer AAS Lib
- Lakeshore Technical College
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- Madison College
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- Mid-State Technical College
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  Court Reporting AAS
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  Paralegal AAS
  
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- Moraine Park Technical College
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  Legal Administrative Professional AAS
  
  Administrative Professional AAS
  
  Court Reporting AAS
  
  Paralegal AAS
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Criminal Justice Studies AAS
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Paralegal AAS
  
  Court Reporting AAS
  
  Paralegal Post Baccalaureate TD
- Western Technical College
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University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Eau Claire
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  Criminal Justice B
- UW-Madison
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  Legal Studies B
  
  Law D
  
  Law D
  
  Legal Institutions M
  
  Law M
- UW-Milwaukee
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  Criminal Justice B
  
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- UW-Oshkosh
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  Criminal Justice B
  
  Fire And Emergency Response Management B
- UW-Parkside
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- UW-Platteville
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  Criminal Justice B
  
  Forensic Investigation B
  
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- UW-Superior
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  Legal Studies B
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Carroll University
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  Criminal Justice/safety Studies B
- Carthage College
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  Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration B
- Concordia University Wisconsin
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- Edgewood College
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- Lakeland College
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- Marian University
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  Criminal Justice/police Science B
- Marquette University
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  Criminology B
  
  Law (ll.b., J.d.) D
  
  Legal Professions And Studies, Other M
- Mount Mary College
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- Viterbo University
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Blackhawk Technical College
- Criminal Justice Studies

Sample Career Plan

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English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Law, Public Safety,

Corrections and Security Careers

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

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Biology

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U.S. History Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Criminal Justice I

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

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Algebra II

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Chemistry

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World History

Career and Technical Courses

Criminal Justice II Constitutional Law

Introduction to Legal Services

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English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading

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Statistics or other math course

Science

Physics or Forensic Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Foundations of International Law

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Careers in Legal Services Business Management

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Statistics or other math course
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics or Forensic Science
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History Psychology	World History	Foundations of International Law
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers	Criminal Justice I Information Technology Applications	Criminal Justice II Constitutional Law Introduction to Legal Services	Careers in Legal Services Business Management

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English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

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Algebra

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Chemistry

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American Government Psychology

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Communications

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

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Computer Applications

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Biological Science Physical Science

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American History Sociology

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Government and the Law

The Courts and Criminal Procedures

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Political Science Geography Economics

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English / Language Arts

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Complete Legal Services Major (4-Year Degree Program

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English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Algebra	Computer Applications
Science	Chemistry	Biological Science Physical Science
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government Psychology	American History Sociology	Political Science Geography Economics
Career and Technical Courses	Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Communications	Government and the Law The Courts and Criminal Procedures		Complete Legal Services Major (4-Year Degree Program

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Carroll University

Carthage College

Concordia University Wisconsin

Edgewood College

Lakeland College

Marian University

Marquette University

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