This program is perfect for...
- Individuals without a bachelor's degree wanting to become paralegals
- Prospective paralegals who want training in substantive and procedural law
- Pre-law students looking for early exposure to core areas of law taught in the first year of law school
What you can learn.
- An overview of the paralegal profession as well as the responsibilities and opportunities for paralegals in various practice areas
- Governing principles of law in the areas of contracts, torts, criminal law, real property, business organizations, and securities law
- Stages of civil procedure, from pleadings and discovery through preparing for and presenting evidence at trial
- How to conduct legal research, analysis, draft legal documents and utilize legal technology
Estimated Cost Breakdown
Internships Available
Visa Requirement Applicable
VA Benefit Eligible
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Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
