CVTC Paralegal Program Mission Statement

The Paralegal Program at Chippewa Valley Technical College prepares students to acquire the legal and technical knowledge, skills, and professional demeanor necessary for assisting in the delivery of legal services today and in the future. Their work will reflect excellence, high performance, professional judgment, and ethical behavior.  Adopted May 6, 2004

Mission for the Student Enrolled in the Paralegal Program and Courses

The mission of the student enrolled in the program and related courses is

• to open your mind to absorb the knowledge and opportunities made available to you 
• to achieve all you of which you are capable  
• to establish a sound method of learning and to be committed to learning content, theory, and skill development  

The students will pace themselves and make every day full of excitement and learning. Learning will allow the students to move toward their goal of gainful employment. Students are not to become frustrated with problems, but identify the cause of the problem and work to resolve the problem. Students will develop a positive, can-do attitude and become a person of high integrity. Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner.  Adopted May 6, 2004

CVTC Paralegal Program Vision Statement 

The Chippewa Valley Technical College Paralegal Program will be a dynamic partner with the legal and social community, dedicated to training, nurturing, and developing valuable professionals through learning and student success. [2006]

Class Requirements (Real-World Approach)

One of the primary functions of the Paralegal Program is to simulate as closely as possible the time constraints and pressures employees will undergo working in a legal career. Deadlines and scheduling of the completion of work projects are critical. Not only may an attorney and a paralegal be subject to a malpractice lawsuit for failure to complete and submit work product on due dates set by the court and state/federal statutes, but the clients can be severely penalized by having a case dismissed, a motion denied, or a judgment awarded against them. Adopted May 6, 2004