Paralegal
IF YOU LOVE THE LAW
but aren’t ready to commit to law school, our paralegal associate program may be your answer. If you have looked around at other on-ground or online paralegal schools - look no further. This is your opportunity to develop the skills necessary to function as a qualified assistant to a lawyer through one of our physical campuses, or our convenient online learning program. The program provides the fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, procedural and substantive law and drafting of legal documents and research. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to seek jobs such as an entry-level legal assistant to attorneys in government, corporate or private practice, as well as an entry-level paralegal.
PARALEGAL COURSE INFORMATION
A paralegal degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
- Legal Writing
- Criminal Law for Paralegals
- Civil Litigation
- Immigration Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Wills
- Trusts and Probate
- Real Estate Law
- Interviewing and Investigation
UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Describe basic law, codes, court structure and the three branches of government.
- Prepare effective and appropriate legal documents
- Effectively utilize legal technologies, like Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
- Conduct preliminary legal investigations, including client and witness interviews
- Demonstrate high standards of ethics and professionalism
