The legal field can be complex, and the powers of persuasion and subtleties of interpretation can make all the difference. Law firms rely on paralegals to lay the groundwork for the issues they resolve -- whether in court with clients or on the printed page.
Employed by law firms, corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies, paralegals work under the supervision of attorneys and may be responsible for preparing pleadings, interviewing...
The Paralegal Education program has been developed in accordance with guidelines established by the American Bar Association and earned ABA approval in 1979. Paralegal education is adaptable to the functions of law firms, corporate counsel offices, government agencies, insurance companies, and financial and nonprofit institutions.
Paralegal education prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys to use skills, knowledge, and comprehension...
The Paralegal Studies concentration was developed with the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) and with input of practitioners, lawyers, and educators. The program is approved by the CBA for continuing legal education (CLE) credit. The concentration will prepare graduates to either enter the paralegal field or to further develop the skills of those already in the field.
The concentration is intended to focus on the different kinds of law, legal ethics,...
The Paralegal Studies program prepares students to perform substantive and procedural legal work under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals work in many different areas of law within the public and private sectors, and assist attorneys in the delivery of efficient and cost-effective legal services. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for successful, productive employment and contributions to the legal and business fields. The program...
The Paralegal Studies program prepares students to perform substantive and procedural legal work under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals work in many different areas of law within the public and private sectors, and assist attorneys in the delivery of efficient and cost-effective legal services. The purpose of the program is to prepare students for successful, productive employment and contributions to the legal and business fields. The program...
The Mount's Paralegal Studies program, approved by the American Bar Association since 1992, is designed to prepare men and women to become paralegals - professionals who perform substantive legal work under the supervision of a lawyer. A paralegal performs many of the functions of a lawyer, such as interviewing clients, acquiring factual data, drafting court pleadings and legal documents, and researching statutes, cases and legal source material....
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Employers are trying to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.
Corporations in particular are boosting their in-house legal departments to cut costs....
The Bachelor of Science degree Legal Assistant/Paralegal prepares graduates, under the guidance of an attorney, to interview, gather, review and analyze factual situations; research, prepare and interpret legal documents; and conduct day-to-day operations in a legal office. Graduates may find employment in legal offices, state and federal government agencies, corporate legal departments, insurance...
If you're looking for extra flexibility and a quality program, you may want to consider our new online degree-completion option. Upper level paralegal courses, as well as all general studies courses, are offered in the online format as well as on our campus.
Have you taken a few paralegal or legal assistant courses, and you are looking for a flexible way to complete your degree that works with your...
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