Paralegal school training courses in Austin, TX (public, in-house or online)

National American University offers both a Bachelor of Science degree and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Paralegals, sometimes called legal assistants, may be employed in law firms; corporate legal departments; local, state, and federal government offices; bank and trust offices; and other offices requiring analytical and communication skills. Under the supervision of an attorney, a paralegal may interview clients and witnesses; draft court pleadings and other legal...

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We offer an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies that is offered online and may be earned in as little as eight quarters. Our paralegal program
is designed to provide the student intensive legal training by encompassing a well-balanced curriculum of legal studies, general education and business skills.

The program provides a balance of legal theory and practice. Students are involved in legal research and writing, document preparation, trial
practice and general l...

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Paralegal school covers the following:
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Contract Law
Tort Law
Introduction to the Legal System
Assisting in Litigation
Legal Analysis
Legal Interviewing
Investigating
Ethics

The Paralegal certificate program at Post University prepares you to become a Paralegal. Paralegals (Legal Assistants) continue to be among the most sought after professionals. As the practice of law becomes more sophisticated, specialized, and international, men and women with advanced education in this area will be in great demand.

Oak Brook College takes a different approach to the method of paralegal training. In contrast to many other paralegal programs, Oak Brook College emphasizes a Biblical perspective and approach to the responsibilities of a paralegal. The aim of this program is to be as practical as possible, teaching students the basic substance of law and the practical procedures of a legal practice. To that end, this training utilizes correspondence methodology rather than the traditional classroom setting. By ...

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