Paralegal Certificate

Paralegal School

Are you interested in how the legal system works? A career as a paralegal is an exciting choice for those who want to learn more about the law. Paralegal jobs, under the supervision of attorneys, provide services in all phases of the legal system including courts, law firms, and government agencies. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. If you're ready for a fulfilling career in the legal profession, the Paralegal program at Northwestern College is where you want to begin.

What You Can Learn

Upon completion of the paralegal certificate program students will be able to:

• Understand and exhibit the expected ethical behavior.
• Independently research legal issues and prepare various forms of legal writing and documents.
• Exhibit judgment, comprehension, and analytical ability in categorizing legal data and researching issues.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Exhibit computer proficiency.
• Perform, through an externship, paralegal skills necessary to work competently in a legal environment.

Paralegal Career Opportunities

A career as a paralegal is an exciting choice for those who want to learn more about the inner workings of the legal system. Paralegal jobs are in demand at a variety of organizations, including law firms, court systems, government agencies at all levels, corporations, non-profit organizations, insurance and health care companies, real estate title companies and financial services organizations.

Accreditation

Northwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

Paralegal School Requirements and Course Offerings

Paralegal School Cert. Req and Course Offerings

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