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Paralegal, Legal Secretary and Legal Assistant Training
A paralegal or legal assistant is often the lifeblood of any legal office or firm. Almost all the research and preparation for hearings, trials, and corporate meetings are handled by paralegals. Depending on the employer, a paralegal or legal assistant may help draft legal pleadings, contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, instruments of trust, tax returns, estate plans and wills. In addition, they help coordinate the activities of other employees and maintain financial office records. Most colleges offer an associate's or certificate degree after completion of a paralegal program. For those who want to pursue lifelong careers in this particular field, a bachelor's degree or higher can greatly aid in career advancement. (cont)
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- AAS in Paralegal Studies
- Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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Colorado Technical University Online
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- Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
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South University
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- Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies
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Virginia College Online
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- AS - Paralegal Studies
Post University - Online
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- A.S. in Legal Studies
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Alfred State College
Alfred State College offers the following online degree in court reporting:
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Court and Realtime Reporting
American Institute for Paralegal Studies
The American Institute for Paralegal Studies offers an online 25 semester credit program offered via Computer Mediated Distance Learning for paralegals and legal assistants. Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
California State University, Chico
California State University, Chico offers the following online paralegal program:
- Paralegal Certificate
College of Mount St. Joseph
The College of Mount St. Joseph offers an online Certificate in Paralegal Studies. Students begin the program with a required weekend at the Mount's campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. After the orientation weekend, students proceed to complete the required classes at a pace that they choose. The program is approved by the American Bar Association and the college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University's Division of Continuing Education offers the online course "Grants and Proposal Writing". Learn how to write federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants. Quizzes are taken online and the final assignment involves writing a short proposal for funding. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Colorado State University
CSU's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences offers online continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The program consists of a series of courses on a variety of contemporary veterinary topics. Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Colorado State University
Created and instructed by the Center For Legal Studies in Golden, Colorado, the Paralegal Certificate Course will teach you how to work as a full or part-time paralegal, or open your own freelance business. This curriculum is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Students will be trained to interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, prepare legal documents and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. The instruction is practice oriented and relates to those areas of the law in which paralegals are most in demand. WESTLAW training is included. Successful graduates of this program will be awarded a non-credit Certificate of Completion from Colorado State University.
Fisher College
Fisher College offers a Paralegal Studies Certificate Program completely online. Graduates will be prepared to work under the supervision of licensed attorneys in law firms; law departments of corporations and financial institutions; city, state, and government offices; and in legal services programs established under government auspices. This program is designed to improve the efficiency, economy, and availability of legal services. Fisher College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Los Angeles Mission College
The Paralegal Studies Program at Mission College provides 12 law classes (36 units) in an entirely online delivery format (12 units or 4 classes in excess of the 24 units required by new California law). Studies include Contracts, Civil Litigation, Torts, Probate, Property, Evidence, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Wills and Trusts and Family Law. To obtain the Associate of Arts Degree in Legal Assisting, discuss with the College the transfer of core general education requirements. Mission College Paralegal Studies Program meets rigorous curriculum standards established by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges and as such is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and meets California state requirements Paralegal Certification under Section 6450 (c)(1) of the Business and Professions Code.
The Center for Legal Studies
The Center for Legal Studies offers many online legal certificates, including:
- Paralegal Certificate
- Advanced Paralegal Certificate
- Legal Nurse Consultant Training
- Legal Secretary Certificate
- Legal Investigation Certificate
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Certificate
- Victim Advocacy Certificate
The Paralegal Institute, Inc.
The Paralegal Institute offers an online Legal Assistant/Paralegal program accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council.
University of Florida
The University of Florida offers the Legal Assistant Certificate Program by correspondence. This non-credit Certificate prepares individuals to take the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) examination. This course meets the standards established by NALA for certificate programs. The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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