ACR

Become a paralegal, and start your future today!

Since its foundation in Cleveland in 1970, The Academy of Court Reporting (The Academy) has acquired additional campuses in Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, Clawson, and Pittsburgh. Thousands of students have been placed in positions in the legal system by the Academy.

Numerous opportunities are available to graduates at government agencies, law firms, court systems, hospitals and other related businesses.

Career Placement Assistance, Financial assistance, small class sizes, and a professional learning environment that helps you stay focused on your long term goals are just a few of the many competitive benefits you will receive as a graduate of The Academy.

We want to help our graduates reach their maximum potential. We strive to do this by providing them with a professional learning environment and we also offer them counseling and academic assistance if they require it.

The Academy of Court Reporting is endorsed by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award, associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.* ACICS, address: 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, phone: (202) 336-6780.

Career training programs at the Academy of Court Reporting

*Programs will differ between campuses

The Academy prepares graduates by offering educational programs that are always current with the needs of the legal field, feature qualified faculty dedicated to the professional delivery of the curriculum, sustain proper equipment and library resources, and require standards of performance that guarantees the students learn the necessary skills.

Externships

The Academy is very proud of the way it extends the classroom education by providing its students with real world experience in the marketplace via its externship programs. These courses give our students experience in the actual courtrooms, law offices and businesses in which they will later be trying to get their foot in the door.

Paralegal:

You can be a vital part of our legal system! You will become prepared for a fun job that is in high demand. Typical places of employment may include law firms, court systems, government agencies, or many other related businesses.

Paralegals help those in many different professions including, lawyers, accountants, bankers, judges, government officials and corporate executives. Upon graduation you will know the ins and outs of court systems, procedures, law libraries and various areas of law including trusts, probate, contracts, real estate, domestic relations, accounting and personal injury.

Graduates will be eligible to work as a(n):

• Labor Relations Specialist
• Law Office Administrator
• Legal Aid (Public)
• Legal Assistant
• Court Clerk

Paralegal Office Assistant:

Start training for your new career today! Become an fundamental part of the legal system! Be ready for an amazing and in-demand career in a law firm, court system, government agency or related business.

Paralegals are a support system for those who practice law. This includes lawyers, accountants, bankers, judges, government officials and corporate executives. Being a graduate, you will have basic knowledge of the law, legal system, and computer technology as well as the skills necessary to perform paralegal duties in the modern day law office.

Graduates will be ready to work as a(n):

• Legal office Assistant
• Law office administrator
• Court clerk