Paralegal Studies, A.S.

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Your Path to Success

Embark on a journey to legal expertise with our Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program, designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in both procedural and substantive areas of law. Our curriculum covers critical skills such as legal research, drafting documents, client and witness interviews, investigative techniques, and law office management, setting you up for a successful career in the legal field.

What sets our program apart

Robust curriculum: Gain proficiency in essential legal areas, preparing you to excel in various paralegal tasks, from conducting thorough investigations to managing trial calendars and preparing critical documents.
Career advancement: Our program is meticulously structured to facilitate your transfer to a four-year institution, ensuring a seamless continuation of your legal education.
Certification preparation: Equip yourself with the skills needed to take the Certified Legal Assistant/Certified Paralegal Examination offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). This certification can significantly enhance your professional standing and open doors to advanced career opportunities.

As a paralegal, you'll engage in a wide array of legal support services, often handling responsibilities akin to those of a lawyer, excluding providing legal advice or representing clients in court.

Your role could involve

Conducting in-depth legal research
Carrying out detailed investigations
Maintaining and managing trial calendars
Preparing and reviewing legal documents
Interviewing clients and witnesses
Performing document reviews

Join our Paralegal Studies program and become an indispensable asset to legal teams, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the fast-paced legal environment.

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career options

The majority of paralegals (68 percent in 2016, according to the National Association of Legal Assistants - NALA) work for private law firms, ranging from small practices with just one attorney to major firms consisting of several hundred.

The remainder work primarily as in-house legal staff for corporations or for government agencies. Corporate paralegals work for large companies that include software developers, finance firms, insurance firms, consulting firms, and health care providers/hospitals.

A slightly smaller subset work in the public sector within all levels of government, from city agencies to the U.S. Department of Justice. Some work for non-profits that specialize in pro-bono work. Some are even self-employed and work for law firms on a freelance basis.