Legal Assistant school training courses in Chesapeake, VA (public, in-house or online)

Studies law of real property and gives in-depth survey of the more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments and studies the system of recording and search of public documents

The Certificate in Legal Assistant program may lead to entry-level positions in a general practice law firm or as a legal assistant with a trial-work concentration depending upon the electives chosen.

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.