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Paralegal (A)

Degree level: Associate

paralegal_degreeLaw isn't only practiced by lawyers. In the real world, much of what goes into the legal process is conducted by paralegals. In modern law offices, paralegals are assuming a growing range of legal duties and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers. A Westwood paralegal degree will prepare you for a fast-paced career in the field of law. Through detailed coursework and preparation, you'll acquire the skills necessary to start your career as a paralegal.*

Program features include:

  • curriculum designed with input from working professionals in the legal industry
  • relevant law classes, such as real estate law, bankruptcy law, immigration law and tort law
  • training in industry-standard online research tools, such as Westlaw
  • an emphasis in learning legal terminology, drafting legal documents and conducting legal research

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

 

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Paralegal Course Information

A paralegal degree opens up a world of possibilities. Course topics include:

  • Legal Research and Writing I & II
  • Interviewing and Investigation
  • Contract Law for Paralegals
  • Law Office Operations
  • Entertainment Law
  • Immigration Law 

Course breakdown

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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate high standards of ethics and professionalism
  • Describe basic law, codes, court structure and the judicial systems
  • Employ technology in a legal environment
  • Prepare effective and appropriate legal documents
  • Review the processes used to do legal investigations and client and witness interviews

Locations offering the associate degree in
Paralegal*

Online
Online Campus

California
Anaheim - Anaheim, CA
Inland Empire - Upland, CA
Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
South Bay - Torrance, CA

Colorado
Denver North - Denver, CO
Denver South - Denver, CO

*Not all programs are offered every term. Check with the campus of interest for current program offerings.

 

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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Where could your Paralegal degree take you?

Our paralegal program provides the educational background and hands-on experience necessary to successfully begin a career in law. Our faculty of professionals who work in their fields will provide you with the knowledge, training and insight that you’ll use in your career. Take a look at a few of the career fields that may be available to graduates with a paralegal associate degree from Westwood College.*

    Legal support

    Paralegal

    Title examination
 

*Graduates without experience in the field will likely start in entry-level positions.

 

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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.
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Did You Know?

Our fast-track approach can help you earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months or a bachelor's degree in as little as three years.

 

Westwood has prepared our paralegal graduates for careers with employers such as:

 

ONLINE CAMPUS* 

Montana 8th Judicial Branch Youth Court        Poisinelli Shugart
Monefiore Medical Center Professional Paperworks, Inc.
Owyhee Weikle-Madigan Law Firm The Hartford
 
*Westwood College tracks the initial employers of its graduates for regulatory and accreditation purposes. This information is based upon graduates from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, as reported to ACICS on the Campus Accountability report, and is not intended to represent an endorsement of Westwood College by the listed employers.
 

Paralegal Occupation Disclosures

The Department of Education lists the following occupations as potential careers for graduates of this program:*

21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors and Searchers
23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other

Additional information is available by visiting www.onetonline.org and entering the six-digit Standard Occupational Code (SOC) in the Occupation Search Area.

*This list is based on Department of Education standards. Actual entry-level jobs for graduates in this program may vary from this list. The job code data was pulled from IPEDS CIP-SOC crosswalk as of 4/22/2011. Although the Department of Education requires all job titles to be listed, Westwood College has not found the program to prepare graduates for all the jobs listed.

 

General Program Disclosures

To learn more about on-time graduation and placement rates, median loan debt, and tuition and fees, please select this document and access the index page to locate the information for your campus of interest.

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