Paralegal (2505)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/Paralegal.xml
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| Program Description |
This degree program prepares the student for employment as a legal assistant/paralegal in law-related occupations, including public and private law practice and/or corporate or government law-related activities.
Course content includes legal concepts, court systems, tort law, business law, real estate law, immigration, estate law, bankruptcy and legal communications.
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| Employment Opportunities |
Graduation from this program will qualify a student to sit for the National Association of Legal Assistants national exam to become a Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Students are encouraged to take this exam.
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| Career Path Notes |
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, see the web at www.palmbeachstate.edu/bachelor.xml.
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities which allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
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| Program Learning Outcomes |
To view the program learning outcomes, please see www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes.xml.
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| Admission Requirements |
High School diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to Palm Beach State www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
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| Program Length |
The program can be finished in two years if you attend full time or three years if you attend part time.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens campuses.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml
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| Advising |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Dr. Barbara J. Scheffer, scheffeb@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 207-5054
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