PENN FOSTER COLLEGE
Distance Learning & Online Associate Degrees
Paralegal Studies | Associate Degree
There is no way you could go for a week and miss an episode of Law and Order. You can picture yourself assisting Jack McCoy on a daily basis. What a career that would be! This dream is within your reach. All you need to do is earn your Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies from Penn Foster College and you can be on your way to assisting a big-time lawyer.
You will specifically learn
- Legal Terminology and Critical Thinking Skills
- Interpersonal Communication and Ethics
- Legal Writing and Research
- Civil and Criminal Litigation
- Family and Real Estate Law, Wills, and Estates
This is an excellent field to enter, as job prospects are excellent. "Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers try to reduce costs by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers. Experienced, formally trained paralegals should have the best employment opportunities*." You can find work in a private law firm, government and real estate agencies, banks, or any other legal department. Get ready for a rewarding and challenging career.
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*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Paralegals and Legal Assistants, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm (visited May 17, 2006).
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