Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal.
The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course concludes with a capstone project. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
225
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Central Maine Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1250 Turner St, Auburn, Maine
Local WIB
3 - Central Western Local Area 3
Name of Credential
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Varied
Refund Policy
NA
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$96.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$192.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$1,200.00 Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements are as follows: PC: Windows 8 or later, Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader (not included in enrollment).
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,296.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,392.00
