Paralegal

The online Paralegal Program is designed to prepare students for a career as a paralegal, legal researcher, or legal assistant. This program provides students with a strong foundation in core areas of the law, legal terminology, and research skills. The student must own a computer or have access to a computer with Internet access in order to take this class. Student must attend an ONLINE orientation before registering.

Do you have passion for the law?
Do you enjoy conducting research?
Do you get along with people?
Are you a perfectionist?
Are you a detail-oriented person?

This career may be for you!

Classes Include

Introduction to Paralegal
Introduction to Law
Legal Terminology
Civil Litigation
Criminal Law
Tort Law
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Legal Research
Total Hours 624

CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLETION issued upon
successfully passing all classes

Certifications available

Cost for program: $3,999

The typical graduate earns $53,180 per year after leaving this program

Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2015. Wages and actual employment are not guaranteed. Wages do not reflect self-employment.
**Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Division of Occupational Employment Statistics 2016

Possible Job Opportunities

Paralegal
Legal assistant
Legal researcher
Legal secretary
Law clerk

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The Downey Adult School Career and Education Center, an institution of higher education, provides high-quality, relevant, and accessible programs for adults in a variety of areas.
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