Paralegal Studies (0088) AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
The purpose of the Paralegal Studies program is to give students a working knowledge of many areas of law in order to prepare them for gainful employment in a law firm, governmental agency, insurance company or another are of the legal profession. Courses in the Paralegal Studies program are taught by practicing attorneys. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Established in 2008
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1024.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,872.00 |
| Books | $2,963.00 |
| Fees | $1,766.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,601.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - ENG 101
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Paralegal Studies (0088) AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
The purpose of the Paralegal Studies program is to give students a working knowledge of many areas of law in order to prepare them for gainful employment in a law firm, governmental agency, insurance company or another are of the legal profession. Courses in the Paralegal Studies program are taught by practicing attorneys. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Established in 2008
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1024.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,872.00 |
| Books | $2,963.00 |
| Fees | $1,766.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,601.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Writing - ENG 101
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction