Less-than-1-year Certificate in Paralegal at Essex County College |
Essex County College
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Essex County College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus with 10,995 students in Newark, NJ.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
Essex County College, an open access community college, serves the dynamic needs of diverse constituencies through comprehensive educational programs and services. |
Essex County College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Paralegal
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Why become a Paralegal?
Law firms, corporations, government agencies, title companies, insurance companies, state and federal courts, and other entities are increasingly seeking qualified paralegals to assist with a wide variety of legal tasks. Duties of paralegals typically include conducting interviews, investigations, and legal research, preparing legal documents and memoranda, assisting with clients, and being involved in the daily operations of the law office.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Explain the role of a Paralegal in today’s legal system;
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the American legal system;
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of legal ethics;
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the substantive principles of law;
Explain legal principles in both oral and written form;
Demonstrate the ability to access, locate, and research the law by both traditional and electronic methods; and
Demonstrate an understanding of the litigation process.
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