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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 – Springfield. The Paralegal courses in Springfield 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 94.5 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 AOS Degree. |
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Facilities
The paralegal courses in Springfield 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
LA-101 Introduction to Law Applications
LA-102 Introduction to Legal Environment LA-103 Business Law and Ethics LA-104 Family Law and Estate Administration LA-105 Bankruptcy and Employment Law LA-106 Trial Preparation and Office Administration LA-201 Introduction to Paralegal Procedures LA-202 Alternative Law Areas LA-203 Paralegal Externship GE-101 English Composition I GE-201 English Composition II GE-205 College Alegbra Student Achievement Information
2010 ACCSC Graduation Benchmark: 36%
2010 ACCSC Graduation Rate: 50% 2010 ACCSC Employment Benchmark: 70% 2010 ACCSC Employment Rate: 100% Federal 2010 On Time Grad Rate: 100% Click here for more information regarding student achievement. Occupations
Financing
Federal Education Loans: $25,917
Private Education Loans: $0 Institutional Payment Plans:$0 Click here for more information regarding financing. Institutional Costs
Tuition: $34,200
Books & Supplies: $3,600 Lab/Tech Fee: $2,250 Reg. Fee: $100 Total Cost: $40,150 Transportation and Living Expenses
Transportation: $346
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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