Paralegal

Andover College Lewiston Campus
Lewiston, Maine, United States

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Course Description:

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Paralegals are being asked more frequently to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers, increasing their employment rate and solidifying their future. Through Andover College, you can train for this profession by acquiring the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for a wide variety of entry-level paralegal positions.

What Is a Paralegal?

Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice to consumers. They work directly under the supervision of an attorney and provide valuable assistance in the delivery of legal services. Most commonly, their task is to help lawyers prepare for trials, hearings, and corporate meetings. An Andover College education can prepare you with the knowledge of the legal system and legal procedures you need to be successful in this growing profession.

Certificate Outcomes

Listed here are some of the specific outcomes of the program that students are expected to demonstrate

Effectively communicate in the legal environment
Apply ethical decision making in paralegal practice
Apply critical thinking to resolve paralegal practice problems
Analyze theoretical and practical legal concepts
Retrieve relevant legal principles through online and traditional research approaches
Paralegal Certificate Program

Andover College offers this Legal Studies Certificate program to people who have already attained a college degree and are seeking to change professions or who are currently working in law offices and are looking for advancement to the position of paralegal. In this program, you will learn about general legal concepts and procedures through twelve legal core courses. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn basic and advanced legal researching, making use of traditional legal research tools.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate from Andover College. With this certificate, you will be able to search for employment in various areas of law in government offices, law firms, and legal departments.

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Phone:888.242.5314

School Address:

Lewiston Campus
475 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
USA

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