Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
"Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal.
The Paralegal course will help you gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce. You will learn how to conduct legal research and legal interviews, how to perform legal analyses, and more. As you prepare for your paralegal career, you will also receive soft skills training to increase workplace effectiveness. The course concludes with a capstone project. You will first create a complete litigation file that includes: a legal analysis brief, an investigative report, client interview checklist, intake memo, complaint, legal research, and interoffice memorandum of law. Then, you will learn how to create a strong resume that encompasses your specialized skill set and showcases the impact you would make for your next employer.
Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) upon eligibility. Please review the exam requirements prior to registering for this course.
Through a partnership with the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), you will also receive membership and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam.
This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included."
"What you will learn
Learn the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system
Master how to perform legal research and interviews
Prepare yourself to take the Certified Paralegal certification exam through the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Understand the basics of litigation communication skills
Soft skills for workplace effectiveness
Learn necessary skills required to thrive within the legal industry
Learn legal research skills with access to Westlaw
How you will benefit
Jump-start your career as a paralegal
Receive a membership to the National Association of Legal Assistants and access to NALA's Certified Paralegal Exam Review and Practice Exam
Prepare a professional resume and portfolio that demonstrates your knowledge
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Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Kansas City Kansas Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
7250 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas
Local WIB
3 - Workforce Partnership
Name of Credential
Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
none
Refund Policy
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
$3,150.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,150.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,150.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,150.00
