Legal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
The Paralegal program prepares its graduates to assist attorneys in substantive legal work such as drafting legal documents, performing legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. Students must have a Associate's Degree or higher.
Established in 2006
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
72 Weeks ( 530.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,472.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,672.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must complete a College of DuPage application and make a separate application to the Legal Studies Program. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information. Book and lab fees are estimates. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - PLGL 1100, Buslw 2211
- Other - AA or AS or higher degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Legal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/27/2023
Program Description
The Paralegal program prepares its graduates to assist attorneys in substantive legal work such as drafting legal documents, performing legal research, and assisting in trial preparation. Students must have a Associate's Degree or higher.
Established in 2006
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
72 Weeks ( 530.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,472.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $7,672.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must complete a College of DuPage application and make a separate application to the Legal Studies Program. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information. Book and lab fees are estimates. **Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - PLGL 1100, Buslw 2211
- Other - AA or AS or higher degree
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction