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As a paralegal, you are employed by a lawyer, corporation, or government agency to perform legal work, ranging from interviewing clients to legal research to preparing for trial. It’s an exciting and highly respected profession.
Paralegal Career Opportunities
Paralegals are sought-after specialists in a growing field, partly due to the trend for law offices to cut costs by giving paralegals responsibilities previously held by lawyers.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the paralegal field is projected to grow much faster than average compared to other occupations through 2014. The U.S. Department of Labor states that despite projections of rapid employment growth, competition for jobs are expected to continue as many people seek to go into this profession.
Formally trained paralegals can expect to secure the best employment opportunities.
Paralegal Training Program Overview
While the COLA paralegal program provides you vast insight into the profession, it is efficiently designed to be completed in just 30 weeks. Classes are taught by attorneys and experienced paralegals possessing exceptional academic and professional qualifications. To put you at the forefront of your field, the program provides substantive legal studies.
You will study the basic foundation and structure of the American legal system and become familiar with litigation and legal research processes. Additionally, you’ll develop skills in computer programs as they apply to the practice of law.
Small class sizes offer one-on-one attention, ensuring you get all the guidance you need.
Career Placement
COLA provides you comprehensive career placement strategies and assistance. Guidance is provided from day one to help you identify your strengths and overcome barriers to fast-track your new career. You receive professional training on everything from resume and cover letter writing to employer research to interview skills and techniques.
Learn More about Becoming a Paralegal
Request more information today.
Note: Applicants must have some prior college-level coursework, related work experience, or submit a writing sample and take an entrance examination.
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