Paralegal Studies
Certificate - 30 credits
Offered: Hybrid
Overview
Are you looking for a career with great prospects? The paralegal studies certificate is designed to teach the basics to become a legal assistant. Employers prefer to hire applicants who have completed a formal paralegal training program.
Career Information
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development, and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to gather valuable career information such as wage reports, career outlook, job prospects, industry trends, and career opportunities. These tools are available to help empower students to make informed decisions about their educational and professional paths.
Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!
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Business, management, and administrative workers give the support needed to make a business run. You might check employee time records or train new employees. Or, you might work as a top executive and provide the overall direction for a company or department.
Plan Your Education
The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
Program GuideView approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.
Tuition and FeesThis program may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.
Program ReportsSkills & Knowledge
- Legal terminology
- The American legal system
- State and federal court rules and procedures
- Ethical obligations governing attorneys and paralegals
- Proper methods for conducting interviews and factual investigations with clients and witnesses