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

The Career Studies Certificate program in Paralegal Litigation enables students to upgrade their skills if they are currently employed as a litigation legal assistant. It gives those who already have a degree the training they need to make a career change and become a paralegal in a litigation-focused law office, prosecutor’s office, or criminal defense firm.

The Paralegal Studies program prepares students for careers as paralegals in offices specializing in general practice or litigation. A cooperative education program enables students to earn academic credit and supplement their income while they gain work experience at local sites. Placement test scores should indicate a readiness for ENG 111 prior to registering for any LGL course offering.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies prepares students to work as a paraleg...

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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.