Certified Paralegal
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2023
Program Description
The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course includes a capstone project and a portfolio review. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer. Through a partnership with National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam at a future time. This course is self-paced, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course.
Established in 2020
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NALA
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 225.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,500.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students that are interested in the course should contact 773.995.4466, or at continuinged@csu.edu to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Prerequisites - See above regarding certification exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Certified Paralegal
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/28/2023
Program Description
The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course includes a capstone project and a portfolio review. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer. Through a partnership with National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam at a future time. This course is self-paced, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course.
Established in 2020
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NALA
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 225.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,500.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students that are interested in the course should contact 773.995.4466, or at continuinged@csu.edu to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Prerequisites - See above regarding certification exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction