Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Education
Most entrants have an associate degree in paralegal studies or a bachelor's degree in another field and a certificate in paralegal studies. Some employers train paralegals on the job.
Related College Majors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $10,008.00 per year
Military Training
Job training consists of classroom instruction. Course content typically includes:
- Legal terminology and research techniques
- How to prepare legal documents
- High speed transcription
- Military judicial processes
General Qualifications
Although most employers do not require certification, earning voluntary certification from a professional national or local paralegal organization may offer advantages in the labor market. Many na...
Knowledge
- English Language
- Law and Government
- Clerical
- Computers and Electronics
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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