Paralegal - Central Pennsylvania College

Paralegal from Central Pennsylvania College is a Campus Associate Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Central Penn Advantages for Paralegal Majors Become an integral part of a legal team through hands-on instruction that teaches you how the law is applied in real-life situations Gain valuable practical experience during a mock trial in the campus computer-integrated courtroom Learn from a leader in paralegal education with American Bar Association (ABA) approval since 1980 Enjoy an 100% placement rate for well paying employment in a career field expected to grow by 62% from now to 2008 Receive your associate degree in as little as 18 months Experience small class sizes and personalized instruction Learn from professors who have first hand, real-world experience What kind of work does a Paralegal do? Central Penn Paralegal graduates are professionals qualified by education and experience to assist attorneys in rendering legal services to the public. They work closely with attorneys to research the law, draft legal documents, and interview clients and witnesses. Paralegals can be found in private law firms, court offices, insurance companies, state and federal agencies, corporations, and businesses or aides for state and federal legislators. However, paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. Admissions Requirements Applicants should have a minimum 2.0 GPA (or C average) with recommended preparation that includes: computer ability/word processing business law/American government psychology english composition/public speaking economics accounting foreign language Who will I work for? Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Paralegal graduates includes: Post & Schell, Attorneys at Law, Philadelphia, PA Angino & Rovner, Attorneys at Law, Harrisburg, PA Rite Aid Corporation Farell & Ricci, Attorneys at Law View more details on Central Penn College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.