Certified Paralegal
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/3/2025
Program Description
Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal.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 concludes with a capstone project. 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.Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Please review the exam requirements prior to registering for this course.Through a partnership with the 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.This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
Established in 2009
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NALA Certified paralegal exam
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- NALA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 225.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,695.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,695.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students must complete a RVC Community & Continuing registration form. The Continuing Education Manager must register the student with the online curriculum provider -CENGAGE
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - See attached
- Other - See attached
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: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/3/2025
Program Description
Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal.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 concludes with a capstone project. 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.Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Please review the exam requirements prior to registering for this course.Through a partnership with the 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.This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
Established in 2009
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NALA Certified paralegal exam
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- NALA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 225.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,695.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,695.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Students must complete a RVC Community & Continuing registration form. The Continuing Education Manager must register the student with the online curriculum provider -CENGAGE
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - See attached
- Other - See attached
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction