Paralegal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Program Description
This program is ideal for those looking to change careers. If you have strong research, writing, and organizational skills or are interested in going into the legal field and 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 understanding basic legal concepts, managing information, and preparing documents in specialized areas of the law. Typical job duties of a paralegal include:
Interviewing clients and potential witnesses
Preparing trial evidence
Maintaining case files
Summarizing depositions
Researching legal issues
Writing briefs, interoffice memos, contracts, interrogatories, and letters
Established in 2015
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
32 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,645.00 |
| Books | $1,747.00 |
| Fees | $539.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,931.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/17/2024
Program Description
This program is ideal for those looking to change careers. If you have strong research, writing, and organizational skills or are interested in going into the legal field and 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 understanding basic legal concepts, managing information, and preparing documents in specialized areas of the law. Typical job duties of a paralegal include:
Interviewing clients and potential witnesses
Preparing trial evidence
Maintaining case files
Summarizing depositions
Researching legal issues
Writing briefs, interoffice memos, contracts, interrogatories, and letters
Established in 2015
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
32 Weeks ( 480.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,645.00 |
| Books | $1,747.00 |
| Fees | $539.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,931.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For general information, please call a New Student Enrollment Coach in the Admissions Office at 815-479-7732. Once approved for training, please contact Kristen Mueller at 815-479-7842 or wioatraining@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction