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Joyce mcmillan, j.d.

Professor and Assistant Dean
Paralegal Studies and Administration of Justice

Alexandria Campus
Tyler Building, Room 110
(703) 845-4601
jmcmillan@nvcc.edu

J.D. George Mason University
B.A. Business Administration, Marymount University

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Fall 2012 Office Hours will be posted here.



Paralegal Studies Program


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courses TAUGHT

Summer 2012

Torts (LGL 215)
This course acquaints students with the substantive law of torts and enables them to assist an attorney in the research, preparation, and trial of a tort case.


Fall 2012

Intro to Law & the Legal Assistant (LGL 110)
This course introduces various areas of law in which a paralegal (or legal assistant) may be employed. The curriculum includes a study of the court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, ethics, etc.

Family Law (LGL 117)
This course acquaints students with the law governing marriage, annulment, separation, child support, and custody.

Legal Transactions (LGL 230) [1st 8 weeks]
This course introduces students to the common law of contracts, provisions of the U.C.C., and principles of contract planning, drafting, and interpretation.

Torts (LGL 215)
[2nd 8 weeks]

(see the information above)


program information

Administration of Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree

The curriculum is designed to provide a broad foundation that will prepare students to enter any of the varied fields in criminal justice or to prepare for professional advancement.


Paralegal Studies Associate of Applied Science Degree

The curriculum is designed to provide an individual with a sufficient level of knowledge, understanding and proficiency to perform the tasks associated with meeting a client's needs. These tasks can be performed by a trained paralegal or legal assistant working under the direction and supervision of an attorney. This program is approved by the American Bar Association.

Paralegals are prohibited by law from offering legal services directly to members of the public.