Paralegal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
This program prepares the next generation of educated, ethical legal professionals who provide support to lawyers, judges, and others in the legal community. The program aims to develop 21st century
paralegals focused on access to justice, current trends in the law, and continuous learning and
professional development. The program does so by developing paralegals skills in writing, research, and technology, which will result in exceptional support and assistance to those employing our graduates. The program also develops paralegals substantive and procedural paralegal skills in areas such as bankruptcy law, civil law, criminal law, family law, real estate law, and probate law, which will result in a value-added contributor to the legal support team. Finally, the program develops paralegals ethical and professional competencies, which will result in invaluable assistance to lawyers in the pursuit of access to
justice for all citizens. The programs goals and objectives are identical to those of the college's Paralegal Studies AAS degree except it is suited to completers of transfer associate degrees or higher postsecondary degrees.
Established in 2020
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community 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
64 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 39.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,343.00 |
| Books | $3,900.00 |
| Fees | $1,899.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,142.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. May take Accuplacer test to determine placement. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
This program prepares the next generation of educated, ethical legal professionals who provide support to lawyers, judges, and others in the legal community. The program aims to develop 21st century
paralegals focused on access to justice, current trends in the law, and continuous learning and
professional development. The program does so by developing paralegals skills in writing, research, and technology, which will result in exceptional support and assistance to those employing our graduates. The program also develops paralegals substantive and procedural paralegal skills in areas such as bankruptcy law, civil law, criminal law, family law, real estate law, and probate law, which will result in a value-added contributor to the legal support team. Finally, the program develops paralegals ethical and professional competencies, which will result in invaluable assistance to lawyers in the pursuit of access to
justice for all citizens. The programs goals and objectives are identical to those of the college's Paralegal Studies AAS degree except it is suited to completers of transfer associate degrees or higher postsecondary degrees.
Established in 2020
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 600 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 34038 |
Provider Information
Moraine Valley Community 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
64 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 39.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,343.00 |
| Books | $3,900.00 |
| Fees | $1,899.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,142.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Standard Moraine Valley Community College application process. Meet with academic advisor to evaluate any transfer eligible credits and create an academic plan. May take Accuplacer test to determine placement. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit