Key College Paralegal Program
An eighteen-month program that leads to an Academic Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies. Paralegal's prepare pleadings, the documents which are filed in courthouses to initiate legal proceedings. Paralegal's draft discovery, the formal procedure used by attorneys to exchange facts and documents before trial. Paralegal's prepare wills, powers-of-attorney, and living wills. Paralegal's assist immigrants become United States citizens. Paralegal's prepare contracts, deeds and mortgages, and they assist attorneys in collections and bankruptcies. Paralegal's complete divorce, custody and support petitions. Paralegal's help the state prosecute criminals and defense attorneys defend clients accused of a crime. Paralegal's interview clients and witnesses. The program is designed to allow a student to specialize in certain fields verses taking courses of little interest. All law courses are taught by Attorneys that specialize in their respective fields. They are the creators of the work, and are well prepared to teach from a "real world" approach.
- Client Interviewing
- Case Preparation
- Case Scheduling
- Legal Research
Career Preparation
The objective of this program is to develop a Students skill at the highest possible level. Few Colleges are as attentive to the quality of instruction and personal attention to student needs. Key College is approved by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and is accredited Nationally by the Accrediting Commission of Independent Colleges & Schools (ACICS), which is recognized by the U.S. Office of Education.
Career Opportunities
Upon receiving your Academic Associate in Science Degree in Paralegal Studies, Students are given an opportunity to join a wide variety of Law Offices, Courts, Companies and Organizations through our Graduate Placement Services Department. Contact us for information regarding the high-level of success our graduates have achieved. Key College even backs up your skill with a "Warranty" to employers assuring Students skills in their field if study. Key graduates are prepared for immediate certification capability. Call or e-mail us today!
Paralegals Do Not Practice Law...Paralegals Help Lawyers Practice Better Law
At Key College, Learn How To Be a Paralegal
Call today or stop by the Campus for more information and samples of work prepared by our paralegal students. |