Paralegal-AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Program Description
The Paralegal program will prepare individuals for employment as paralegals. Paralegals are persons who are qualified, through education, training, or work experience, to perform substantive legal work requiring a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts, under the direction and supervision of an attorney. Paralegals enjoy a wide variety of employment opportunities including private law offices, corporations, real estate and title companies, bank and trust agencies and government and judicial offices.
Established in 2005
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5800 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1000.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,920.00 |
| Books | $2,800.00 |
| Fees | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,520.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal-AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Program Description
The Paralegal program will prepare individuals for employment as paralegals. Paralegals are persons who are qualified, through education, training, or work experience, to perform substantive legal work requiring a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts, under the direction and supervision of an attorney. Paralegals enjoy a wide variety of employment opportunities including private law offices, corporations, real estate and title companies, bank and trust agencies and government and judicial offices.
Established in 2005
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
Lewis and Clark Community College
Program Contact Info
5800 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1000.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,920.00 |
| Books | $2,800.00 |
| Fees | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,520.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction