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Paralegal Trade Schools

What do Paralegals Do?
Paralegals provide a vital support service to attorneys. By taking on crucial administrative duties such as fact investigation, letter-writing and legal research, paralegals allow their employers the freedom to focus directly on their cases and clients. Paralegals may accompany attorneys to court, providing evidence, documents and reports on request. They may also do fact-checking or take minutes.

There are specialized paralegal fields that may appeal to those interested in industries besides law. For example, nurse paralegals can combine knowledge and experience in medicine with a career in law. They often work at medical-legal practices where attorneys specialize in personal injury claims or health insurance investigations. Nurse paralegals will usually have a nursing qualification before attending paralegal vocational school. Paralegal programs offered by various trade schools can differ, though they generally offer the same core curriculum.

How to Become a Paralegal?
Most vocational schools offer a certificate, a two-year associate's degree or a four-year bachelor's degree in paralegal studies. Certificates take only a few months but often need to be combined with a relevant bachelor's degree. Though vocational schools don't have to be accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that graduates of accredited programs enjoy improved employment opportunities and faster job growth. Membership and certification by various voluntary societies is also not required, but again, employment opportunities may be enhanced by these additional credentials:

  • the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
  • the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam
  • the Registered Paralegal (RP) designation

Wages generally depend on your education and your employer. Though technical school education cannot guarantee job security and earnings, According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics of May 2011 mean annual wages of paralegal was $49,960.

Paralegal Trade Schools

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Platt College
Turn your talents into a career at nationally recognized and accredited Platt College.
Paralegal Studies Associate of Arts Degree, Paralegal Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree, and more.
  • Alhambra: 1000 South Freemont Avenue Suite A9W Alhambra, CA 91803
  • Riverside: 6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Riverside, CA 92507
  • Ontario: 3700 Inland Empire Blvd. Suite 400 Ontario, CA 91764

TCI College of Technology
Get a quality technical education and prepare for a better job at TCI College of Technology in New York City.
  • New York: 320 West 31st St. New York, NY 10001

Brown Mackie College
Discover the power of ONE COURSE A MONTH® to fit education into your busy life.
Certificate in Paralegal Assistant, Diploma in Paralegal Assistant, Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal and more.
  • Salina: 2106 South 9th Street Salina, KS 67401
  • Findlay: 1700 Fostoria Avenue Suite 100 Findlay, OH 45840
  • Lenexa: 9705 Lenexa Drive Lenexa, KS 66215
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Kaplan Career Institute
Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.
Certificate: General Practice Paralegal, Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal, and more.
  • Nashville: 750 Envious Lane Nashville, TN 37217

Miami-Jacobs Career College
You've made the decision to get more education. Now find the setting that's right for you. At Miami-Jacobs Career College, we focus on offering the latest courses, and we care about the personal success of each and every one of our students. Because the marketplace demands it, we offer degrees and diplomas leading to long-term sustainable careers for our grads.
Paralegal - Associate of Applied Business, and more.
  • Independence: 6400 Rockside Rd. Independence, OH 44131
  • Dayton: 110 North Patterson Boulevard Dayton, OH 45402
  • Columbus: 150 E. Gay St. Columbus, OH 43215

Vatterott College
  Vatterott College is dedicated to providing students opportunities to gain the hands-on skills necessary to achieve their educational goals.
Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistant, Paralegal and more.
  • Fairview Heights: 110 Commerce Lane Fairview Heights, IL 62208
  • Des Moines: 7000 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50321
  • Oklahoma City: 4621 N.W. 23rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73127

Everest College
Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.
Bachelor - Paralegal, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal, Associate of Science - Paralegal and more.
  • Dallas: 6060 N. Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206
  • Colorado Springs: 1815 Jet Wing Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80916
  • Los Angeles: 3000 S. Robertson Blvd. Ste. 300 Los Angeles, CA 90034
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Northwestern College
For over 110 years, Northwestern College has been proud to help students like you succeed.
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal, and more.
  • Bridgeview: 7725 S. Harlem Ave. Bridgeview, IL 60455
  • Chicago: 4839 N. Milwaukee Ave.- Admissions Office 4811 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60630

South University - Campus
As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.
Paralegal Studies (AS), Legal Studies (BS), and more.
  • Glen Allen: 2151 Old Brick Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • Cleveland: 4743 Richmond Road Cleveland, OH 44128
  • Virginia Beach: 301 Bendix Road Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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Kaplan University
Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education.
Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate, BS in Paralegal Studies, AAS in Paralegal Studies and more.
  • Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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