Paralegal / Legal Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Approved by the American Bar Association, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate program is a 42 credit generalist program which prepares students to work in a variety of legal environments including civil and criminal litigation, insurance, banking, public and governmental agencies, law offices and corporate legal departments. Emphasis is placed on the development of core skills in legal research techniques including: compilation and analysis of data, understanding legal vocabulary preparation of legal documents, and management of a law office. Hands-on experience is gained through two internships in a legal or law-related setting. This program is structured to help you meet your goals. Courses are offered primarily at night. Some courses may also be taken through distance learning or on-line. A student who is able to successfully complete the Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate will have done so after demonstrating adequate skills in each of the eleven competencies outlined in the catalog. Must have a degree (Associates or higher).
Established in 1998
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
South Suburban College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
80 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 48.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,296.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $961.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,200.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,757.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room 4461. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program shall be open to any person possessing a baccalaureate or an associate of arts degree from an accredited postsecondary institution. Forward all High School or GED, and college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions and Records. Once admitted to the College, prospective students must be accepted into the Paralegal program. To be accepted into the program, students must complete the following: an application for admission to the program, successfully complete PLA 101 and BLW 201 with a grade point of 2.66, complete a resume, submit three letters of reference and copies of all college transcripts to the Program Coordinator. Upon completion of the above requirements, schedule a personal interview with the Program Coordinator.The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal / Legal Assistant Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Approved by the American Bar Association, the Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate program is a 42 credit generalist program which prepares students to work in a variety of legal environments including civil and criminal litigation, insurance, banking, public and governmental agencies, law offices and corporate legal departments. Emphasis is placed on the development of core skills in legal research techniques including: compilation and analysis of data, understanding legal vocabulary preparation of legal documents, and management of a law office. Hands-on experience is gained through two internships in a legal or law-related setting. This program is structured to help you meet your goals. Courses are offered primarily at night. Some courses may also be taken through distance learning or on-line. A student who is able to successfully complete the Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate will have done so after demonstrating adequate skills in each of the eleven competencies outlined in the catalog. Must have a degree (Associates or higher).
Established in 1998
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
South Suburban College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
80 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 48.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,296.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $961.00 |
| Tests | $100.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,200.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,757.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Initial contact in Room 4461. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program shall be open to any person possessing a baccalaureate or an associate of arts degree from an accredited postsecondary institution. Forward all High School or GED, and college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions and Records. Once admitted to the College, prospective students must be accepted into the Paralegal program. To be accepted into the program, students must complete the following: an application for admission to the program, successfully complete PLA 101 and BLW 201 with a grade point of 2.66, complete a resume, submit three letters of reference and copies of all college transcripts to the Program Coordinator. Upon completion of the above requirements, schedule a personal interview with the Program Coordinator.The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes