Paralegal Studies
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Paralegal Studies Certificate prepares students for entry-level (non-attorney) legal positions. The scope of the certificate encompasses various legal specialties so that after completing this program students are prepared for a variety of legal positions whether in a law firm, corporation or governmental agency. In addition to being able to discuss and describe the various legal specialties, students obtain the research and writing skills necessary for legal work. Students are exposed to various legal software programs used in handling cases and will apply their classroom learning through a required internship. In order to be eligible for this program, a student must have previously earned an Associates or Bachelors Degree.
Established in 2022
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Triton College
Program Contact Info
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: HLC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 465.00 Hours / 31.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,743.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $496.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,739.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The Admissions Office is the first point of contact between a prospective student and Triton College. Our staff can assist any student in the application and enrollment process.
Student Center, B Building, Room B-140
Phone: (708) 456-0300, Ext 3130
Email: admissions@triton.edu
Once the student has applied for a program, they must visit the Career Center, Building A, Room 204 where the TARA form and accompanying documents will be submitted. Maximum Tuition and Fees for this occupation is $5000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Prerequisites - Associates or Bachelors Degree required
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: Paralegal Studies
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
The Paralegal Studies Certificate prepares students for entry-level (non-attorney) legal positions. The scope of the certificate encompasses various legal specialties so that after completing this program students are prepared for a variety of legal positions whether in a law firm, corporation or governmental agency. In addition to being able to discuss and describe the various legal specialties, students obtain the research and writing skills necessary for legal work. Students are exposed to various legal software programs used in handling cases and will apply their classroom learning through a required internship. In order to be eligible for this program, a student must have previously earned an Associates or Bachelors Degree.
Established in 2022
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
Triton College
Program Contact Info
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
College Certificate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: HLC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 465.00 Hours / 31.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,743.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $496.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,739.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
The Admissions Office is the first point of contact between a prospective student and Triton College. Our staff can assist any student in the application and enrollment process.
Student Center, B Building, Room B-140
Phone: (708) 456-0300, Ext 3130
Email: admissions@triton.edu
Once the student has applied for a program, they must visit the Career Center, Building A, Room 204 where the TARA form and accompanying documents will be submitted. Maximum Tuition and Fees for this occupation is $5000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Prerequisites - Associates or Bachelors Degree required
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