Certificate in Paralegal
If you enjoy dealing with legal issues, you should consider a career as a legal assistant, or paralegal within the Paralegal course from Marist College. The field has seen huge growth over the past 30 years, and it is expected to continue to be one of the fastest growing over the next 10 years.
Duration
TBA
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$495 per credit (Weekend Program)
$730 per credit (Evening Program)
Health Insurance: $ 3,275
Location
Poughkeepsie, United States
About the program
Paralegals work with lawyers to conduct research; investigate facts; analyze, digest and draft documents; interview clients and witnesses. Most paralegals work in law offices, corporations and government agencies. To be effective, paralegals must be organized, analytical and good communicators. They must also enjoy research and writing. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Specialized training is recommended for individuals who want to become Paralegals. According to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, more than 80% of all paralegals have received some formal paralegal education. A bachelor’s degree is highly recommended, including or supplemented by paralegal training. Students with bachelor’s degrees may use the Paralegal course from Marist College to enhance their marketable skills.
Opportunities
- Gives you an edge in entering a highly competitive field
- Enhances your job opportunities if you are currently employed in the field
- Complements other concentrations in our B.A. / B.S. in Professional Studies
This certificate offers students a college curriculum which is approved by the American Bar Association. Students are eligible for the program with a Bachelor’s degree or 36 transferable credits, the weekend-concentrated schedule enables you to complete the 24 undergraduate credits within one year.
Courses Included
- Intro to Law
- Criminal Law
- Intro to Research
- Family Law
- Real Property
- Civil Litigation & Practice
Interested? Get started today!
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