Paralegal Studies Program Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2023
Program Description
The goal of the program is to train students to work in paralegal or legal assistant roles in a variety of legal settings such as law, business, or government offices. The program offers coursework fro individuals seeking to enter the field, preparing for a career change, or wising to upgrade their skills for existing positions.
Established in 2010
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Bar Association
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 384.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,270.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $265.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,735.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering. Once application has been processed, students are cleared to enroll in Paralegal courses (unless a specific course preriquisite is required-in these cases, student must provide evidence of prerequisite before cleared to enroll in the course). Maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - X
- Reading - X
- Writing - placement test
- Other - Prior to completing this certificate, students must have completed a minimum of an AAS.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal Studies Program Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2023
Program Description
The goal of the program is to train students to work in paralegal or legal assistant roles in a variety of legal settings such as law, business, or government offices. The program offers coursework fro individuals seeking to enter the field, preparing for a career change, or wising to upgrade their skills for existing positions.
Established in 2010
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Bar Association
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
64 Weeks ( 384.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,270.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $265.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,735.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering. Once application has been processed, students are cleared to enroll in Paralegal courses (unless a specific course preriquisite is required-in these cases, student must provide evidence of prerequisite before cleared to enroll in the course). Maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - X
- Reading - X
- Writing - placement test
- Other - Prior to completing this certificate, students must have completed a minimum of an AAS.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes