Court cases, trials, and other legal matters often rely on the diligent research made by Paralegals. Prepare for a career that challenges you to assist lawyers inside and outside the courtroom with ICDC College’s Paralegal Associate Degree program.
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you will learn about the United States legal system, and will be able to identify and analyze various types of laws including those related to: immigration, sports and entertainment, torts, and bankruptcy. You will also become familiar with general office procedures commonly followed in a law office, understanding the organization and management policies in place.
In addition, as a Paralegal Associate Degree student, you take advanced courses including:
- Landlord/Tenant Law
- Divorce and Custody Resolution
- Investigations and Interviews
- Advanced Immigration Law
- Workers Compensation and Employment Law
Explore and dig into real-world legal cases that will prepare you to become a knowledgeable and successful Paralegal.
ICDC College also offers its graduates an employment preparation course prior to graduation to assist in finding sources of employment, preparing an effective resume, effective interview techniques, and “dress for success” workshops.
Career Services assistance is provided by ICDC College upon completion of the program.
Graduation and Career Opportunities
This program is offered exclusively online, though students may obtain a Certificate version of this on campus and online. Students will get the tools required for entry-level employment in the Paralegal field, which plays its part in the legal system in the way of research, support, and organization.
Successful completion of the ICDC College Associate Degree Paralegal program will qualify you for entry-level Paralegal positions in businesses such as:
- Corporate legal departments
- Banks and financial institutions
- Government agencies
- Legal clinics
- Private law firms
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Once the enrollment process is complete, you will be provided with the tools you need to succeed, such as online coursework, textbooks and a new laptop computer*– all included in the cost of your tuition. Your next step is to log in and learn, at your convenience – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any location.
Call 888-926-4232 today to talk to an ICDC College admissions representative and learn more!
*Laptop included with tuition, AOS Degrees only. Conditions apply.
The areas of employment relevant to the Paralegal program are:
- Banks and financial institutions
- Corporate legal departments
- Government agencies
- Legal clinics
- Private law firms
- Sports and Entertainment Law
- Immigration Law
- Family Law
- Bankruptcy Law
- Torts
The Paralegal Associate Degree program is available online.
Below are some of the courses from the program:
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Immigration
- Torts
The Paralegal Fast Track Certificate program prepares students to assist attorneys in various aspects of client cases. As long as there are laws, there will be a need for Paralegals. The subjects studied provide a broad presentation of legal concepts and practices, enabling graduates to pursue a wide variety of employment opportunities in the field of law.
Career Services assistance is provided by ICDC College upon completion of the program.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/k12/law05.
** Laptop included with tuition, AOS Degrees only. Conditions apply, limited time offer.
Provided to those students who are enrolled and in good academic standing after 30 business days in class including completion of financial aid (if necessary).
Paralegal (AOS)
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
The occupations this program prepares students to enter by name and SOC code:
Paralegal and Legal Assistant 23-2011.00; Law Clerks 23-2092.00; Legal Secretary 43-6012.00; Court Clerks 43-4031.01; Municipal Clerks 43-4031.02; License Clerks 43-4031.03; Court, Municipal, and License Clerk 43-4031.00.
LINKS:
The links to the occupational profiles on the Department of Labor’s O*Net are:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2011.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2092.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6012.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4031.01
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4031.02
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4031.03
COSTS:
Tuition and Fees: $37,593.50
Books and Supplies: included w/ tuition
On campus room and board: N/A
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT::
Federal Loans: $23,525.00
Private Educational Loans: $0.00
Institutional Financing Plans: $0.00
ON-TIME GRADUATION RATE FOR COMPLETERS:
The program is designed to take 91 weeks to complete:
64.29% of graduates graduated within this time.
PLACEMENT RATE:
The job placement rate for program graduates is: 80%
