律师助理证书

Earn your 律师助理证书 in as little as 18 months! This program is ideal for those desiring to work in the legal field, planning to attend law school after earning their bachelor’s degree, 或者想换工作. An associate degree is not required before pursuing the 证书. You can also enter the program immediately after high school graduation, or, MCC的跑步启动计划, you can begin taking paralegal courses while still in high school. (Check with your high school counselor or home school official for eligibility requirements).

如果你有很强的研究, 写作, 和 organizational skills or are interested in going into the legal field 和 possibly becoming a lawyer, becoming a paralegal is a great career choice! Paralegals work under the direction of a lawyer making decisions that call for underst和ing basic legal concepts, 管理信息, 和 preparing documents in specialized areas of the law. Typical job duties of a paralegal include:

  • Interviewing clients 和 potential witnesses
  • 准备审判证据
  • 保存案件档案
  • 总结口供
  • 研究法律问题
  • Writing briefs, interoffice memos, contracts, interrogatories, 和 letters

联系 (815) 455-8690 with specific questions about this program.

(区内)总金额:$5,930.5

完成学时:30

完成时间:32周


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What you need to know about getting your 律师助理证书 (CIP 22.0302)

律师助理证书总费用
成本 在地区 然而 州外 international
学费 $3,645 $9,874.5 $13,881.9 $13,881.9
额外的成本 $2,285.5 $2,285.5 $2,285.5 $2,285.5
项目总 $5,930.5 $12,160 $16,167.4 $16,167.4

What makes MCC's 律师助理证书 program better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

MCC’s program is specifically tailored for the paralegal market in Chicagol和 和 McHenry County. With the help 和 guidance of our advisory board, 由律师组成, 法官, 律师助理, 和教授, we have designed a unique program with an emphasis on the needs of the existing legal community. You’ll focus on class subjects that are the most sought-after 和 applicable within our local markets.

What job opportunities are available to someone with a 律师助理证书?

You'll be qualified to work as a paralegal in law offices, 州和联邦法院系统, 和 for non-profits 和 corporations.

How will MCC's 律师助理证书 program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

Our m和atory internship program provides you with practical experience as you network 和 develop a portfolio of written work. Your internship may even lead to employment opportunities.

Additional 律师助理证书 成本s
费用 成本
费用 $357.00
书籍及用品 $1,825.00
总费用 $2,391.00

从数字上看:

  • 薪资范围在a 50英里半径 MCC律师助理的薪水是 $30,000 从兼职到结束 $110,000 全职工作.
  • In 2015,有。 67个胜博发app 律师助理在a MCC方圆25英里 和 526 listings within a 50英里半径.
  • In 2013, 有12个,390 律师助理 和 legal assistants in Illinois, 和 the number of positions is projected to increase 17.52% by2022 to 14,022. (ide.伊利诺斯州.gov)

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