Paralegal Studies

PLS Legal Assistant



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$8,000.00(USD)

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  • 24 Cr Hours
  • Enroll Mthly
  • 8 Months

PLS LEGAL ASSISTANT:

This Legal Assistant program is designed to gain knowledge in the fundamentals of paralegal, evidence, family law, contracts, property, and legal research writing. Upon completion of this program, the student among other items would able to:

  • Describe the role paralegals play in litigation, torts or personal injury, criminal law, business law, family law, and contracts,
  • Discuss how paralegals assist in running a legal office and know the implications of paralegal regulations and paralegal ethics,
  • Explain how evidence is obtained and the types evidence that is admissible in court,
  • Describe the process of gathering documentation and preparing presentation of evidence for trials,
  • Describe the roles of a paralegal in contract law, have a basic understanding of various types of contract laws, and the contract law research process.

EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows
  • Ability to work with a computer

 

ADMISSIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED or College Transcripts
  • Proof of US Residency requirements.
  • Complete the Quick Contact form and request for details

 

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

To make your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free, students are required to meet the following material and equipment requirements:

  • Own or have access to a computer or laptop with Windows 7 or better.
  • Computer or laptop (with wireless mouse) must be compatible with Microsoft Office software, if you are not sure, complete the Quick Contact form on the website.
  • Have access to High Speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox Browser.
  • Ensure that their computer or laptop is able to display Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word
  • Have an e-mail account which the student checks daily.
  • Install Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 on their computer or laptop.

REQUIRED COURSES

  • BUS 106         Resume Writing and Career Development
  • LAW 101        Introduction to Paralegal
  • LAW 102        Evidence
  • LAW 104        Family Law
  • LAW 105        Wills and Trusts
  • LAW 107        Contracts Law
  • LAW 108        Torts
  • LAW 111        Business Law

DURATION

  • 600 Clock Hours 24 Semester Credit Hours
  • Full time students 8 months
  • Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $8,000.00
  • Grant and easy payment plan are available, please e-mail faid@joshuaci.com for details

 

MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY AND HOURLY RATE*

  • Median Wages (2022) hourly: $28.46
  • Median Wages (2022) Annual: $59,200
  • Employment (2022): 354,300

*The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Data 2022. ONET Online

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Possible job titles for students who graduated from this program include but not limited to the following:

  • Paralegal
  • Law Clerk
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Clerk
  • Real Estate Paralegal
  • Summer Law Associate
  • Legal Analyst
  • Paralegal Specialist
  • Certified Paralegal
  • Immigration Paralegal

POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of the program, optional certification information includes the following:

  • The Paralegal Professionals (NALA)
  • Certified Paralegal Certification fee $135.00
  • REQUIREMENT: MUST have one year of General Office Assistant experience with any company.

AWARD UPON COMPLETION

The student will receive a diploma with credit hour transcripts upon successful completion of the program.