Paralegal
Degree level:
Associate
If you love the law
but aren’t ready to commit to law school, our paralegal associate program may be your answer. This is your opportunity to develop the skills necessary to function as a qualified assistant to a lawyer. The program provides the fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, procedural and substantive lawand drafting of legal documents and research. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to seek jobs such as an entry-level legal assistant to attorneys in government, corporate or private practice, as well as an entry-level paralegal.
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Paralegal Course Information
A paralegal degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:
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Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Describe basic law, codes, court structure and the three branches of government.
- Prepare effective and appropriate legal documents
- Effectively utilize legal technologies, like Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
- Conduct preliminary legal investigations, including client and witness interviews
- Demonstrate high standards of ethics and professionalism
Locations offering the associate degree in
Paralegal
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Online California |
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
Where could your Paralegal degree take you?
Take a look at the following career path that might be yours with a paralegal associate degree from Westwood College.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- Perform substantive and procedural legal work as authorized by law, which otherwise would be performed by an attorney
- Assist lawyers in criminal law, government, real estate or any other legal work
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Our graduates receive hands-on, career-focused training. Don't wait another day; start transforming your life into the one you've always wanted.
Did You Know?
- Our accelerated approach can help you earn your bachelor’s degree in as little as 3 years.
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