Frederick Community College
Find a job as a paralegal professional
You will be working under the direction of a licensed attorney performing all duties except dispensing advice of a legal nature. You will prepare documents, witnesses, and evidence for legal proceedings, as well as represent clients at administrative hearings when needed.
The Frederick Community College Paralegal Program is proud to be nationally recognized by the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). It also has a chapter of Lambda Epsilon Chi. And they are a member of the Paralegal Honor Society. Please visit their website to learn more. To find out more about this prestigious recognition to go www.aafpe.org.
Frederick Community College offers students two alternatives:
- Certificate Paralegal Studies: A more concentrated curriculum is offered with 33 credits of law-related courses with a paralegal studies certificate.
- Associates in Applied Science Degree, Paralegal Studies: You will attend general education courses along with specific legal courses to gain a variety of skills and knowledge. Preparing you for a good job in the legal field is the main goal of the associate degree in applied science, and it will transfer to a four-year college so you can pursue your bachelor's degree.
