Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program prepares students for a successful career as a paralegal. Paralegals perform delegated legal work such as drafting documents, conducting legal research, interviewing and investigating and assisting attorney with a variety of tasks. According to the Kansas Occupational Projections, the average paralegal salary in 2022 was $48,190 and the 2020-2030 projections estimate a 12% growth in the paralegal field.
NCCC offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal. Upon obtaining the Degree students will be eligible to apply for one of two national examinations. Those examinations are:
1. National Association of Legal Assistnats, Inc. exam to become a Certified Paralegal (CP)
2. NALS, the association for legal professionals exam to become a Professional Paralegal (PP) or Accredited Legal Professional (AL) or a Certified Legal Professional (CLP)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
30
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
Neosho County Community College-Chanute
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
800 West 14th Street, Chanute, Kansas
Local WIB
5 - Workforce Investment Area V
Name of Credential
Certified Paralegal
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
A comprehensive assistance program which includes scholarships (institutional, academic, and athletic), grants (State and Federal based aid), loans (federally-funded subsidized, unsubsidized, and parent loans) and part-time employment (College Work Study and Community Service) is available.
Refund Policy
Students wishing to withdraw from a class(es) the refund will be based on the following:
- 100% refund if the completed drop form is received by the registration office within 1% to 13% of the business days in the class period.
- No refund will be given after the refund period. A specific date for the end of the 100% refund period for each semester will be published in the enrollment management calendar for that semester.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$4,140.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,800.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,140.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,800.00
