WIOA Program Information

Harper College

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067

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Legal Studies Certificate

This 24 credit-hour certificate program is designed for those individuals who are currently employed or employable in the legal field or those who, because of legal experience, could benefit from these specialty options. The various choices available allow the student to develop special interests and skills.; To receive a certificate in Legal Studies, students must have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree, an Associate in Arts or Science degree, or a bachelors degree which includes general education courses equivalent to those required in Harper Colleges Associate in Applied Science degree in Legal Studies. Students who have earned an AGS degree do not qualify to receive a certificate in Legal Studies. Verification of the degree must be submitted before the certificate will be awarded. Contact evaluation@harpercollege.edu prior to submitting the application for graduation for the Legal Studies certificate to confirm eligibility.; Students who complete the 24 credit-hour certificate are eligible to use our computerized placement service and otherwise work as paralegals/legal assistants/or another supporting role for a practicing attorney. Students should be aware that there are legal restrictions on the practice of law by laymen.; Students pursuing this certificate program should be aware that the American Bar Association requires that a minimum nine (9) credit hours must be completed face-to-face or in a synchronous/live online modality.; Students electing to earn a certificate in Legal Studies are eligible to apply credits earned toward completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree.; Learn more at https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/public-service/paralegal/index.php

The 6-digit CIP code (if available): 220302

Yes
If yes, how many credit hours for program completion?
24.00

What is the curriculum code for this program (if one exists)?
1071

32

440.00

Industry Recognized Certification
Other Goals
If Certification, License, or Registration, what is the name of the certifying, licensing, or registering body?
William Rainey Harper College

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Part-Time Enrollment
Internships
Classroom Instruction
Night Classes
Day Classes

HS Diploma/GED
Math(Specify) - 12th grade level
Reading(Specify) - 12th grade level
Language(Specify) - Instruction is in English
Writing(Specify) - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
Prerequisites(Specify) - Must have an AAS or BA
Other(Specify) - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising

Tuition
$3,252.00
Books
$1,382.00
Fees
$988.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)
$300.00
Total Cost:
$5,922.00
NOTE: If this is a community college program, the costs listed above are for those individuals who live in-district. Costs may be higher for out-of-district residents. Programs offered by proprietary schools have the same costs for all students.

Other(Specify)
All financial aid depends on the eligibility of the individual

1980

1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067

3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4 The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.