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| The Paralegal courses are designed to introduce students to legal training, law application and the legal environment, while also examining business, family, and employment law. In addition, courses include the study of business ethics, estate administration, trial preparation, and office administration. Students receive instruction from industry experienced experts in each Paralegal course at Vatterott College – Oklahoma City. The Paralegal courses in Oklahoma City will prepare graduates to work in entry-level positions as a legal assistant or paralegal under the supervision of attorneys engaged in private practices or corporate legal departments. This paralegal training will provide students with fundamental skills in keyboarding, legal research, corporate law, and will build an understanding of trial preparation and procedure. The Paralegal courses consist of 108 total quarter credit hours and last 90 weeks. Students will also complete an externship with area law offices to help prepare for the law office and legal environment. Students must complete 320 externship hours satisfactorily and meet school graduation requirements in order to be eligible to earn an AAS Degree.. |
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Facilities
The paralegal courses in Oklahoma City provide ample classrooms and a specific area for study. In addition, students have access to library and computer labs, which are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Also, enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses.
Career Outlook
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Employment of paralegals and Paralegals is projected to grow 28 percent, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for paralegals also is expected to grow as an expanding population increasingly requires legal services, especially in areas such as intellectual property, healthcare, international law, elder issues, criminal law, and environmental law.” Course List
GE-101P General Psychology
GE-102P English Composition I GE-103P English Composition II GE-104P Speech and Communication GE-201P 20th Century American History GE-202P American Federal Government GE-203P Introduction to Ethics and Values GE-204P Introduction to Logic PA-101 Law/Legal Terminology PA-102 Introduction to Law PA-103 Introduction to Computing PA-104 Legal Research and Writing I PA-105 Law Office Management PA-106 Civil Law and Procedures PA-201 Legal Research and Writing II PA-202 Contract Law PA-203 Tort Law PA-204 Property Law PA-205 Criminal Law PA-206 Family Law PA-207 Estate Planning and Probate PA-208 Law of Corporations and Business PA-209 Trial Preparation and Litigation PA-210 Computers and the Law PA-211 Advanced Communication in Law PA-212 Advanced Topics in Law PA-213 Paralegal Externship Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 36%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: 50% 2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70% 2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: 77% Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 70% Click here for more information regarding student achievement. Occupations
Financing
Federal Education Loans: $30,206.64
Private Education Loans: $0 Institutional Payment Plans:$0 Click here for more information regarding financing. Institutional Costs
Tuition: $26,100
Books & Supplies: $1,350 Lab/Tech Fee: $450 Reg. Fee: $100 Tax: $425 Total Cost: $28,000 Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $424
Room & Board (Dependent, living with parents): $399 Room & Board (Independent): $796 Room & Board (Military, receiving housing allowance): $399 Personal Expenses: $251 |
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