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Paralegal
Learn legal fundamentals, appropriate skills, and practical experience to work in
a legal office
A paralegal is trained in legal matters and assists lawyers with researching facts
for cases, preparing documents, maintaining files, and preparing for trial. Paralegals
are prepared by their training to read, interpret, and summarize case law and other
legal documents and may make recommendations to the lawyers with whom they work.
Career Opportunities
Paralegals commonly specialize in one particular area of law such as criminal law, family law, or personal injury law.
Average Salary - $50,000
Learn
- Analytic critical thinking
- Identify and explain professional and ethical standards appropriate to the legal profession
- Apply legal concepts including jurisdiction, contract law, property law, agency and
business organization types
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Paralegal Studies, A.A.S.
Earn your Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies.
60 total credit hours required
Learn more in the College Catalog