Broome Community College
Enroll at Broome Community College Paralegal Program
The Associate of Applied Science degree in paralegal studies prepares students for employment as a paralegal, or legal assistant. Paralegals are paraprofessional members of the legal profession who work in close association with attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors and judges to carry out work for which a full qualification in law is not required. Legal assistants work under the supervision of qualified lawyers investigating facts, interviewing clients and witnesses, researching law and drafting letters and documents. Paralegals carry out a wide range of tasks and functions, some specializing in areas such as corporate law, real estate or civil litigation.
Job Outlook and Careers for Paralegals
Legal assistant and paralegal employment growth has been projected by the U.S. Department of Labor to be faster then the average for general employment through 2012. With respect to local employment, New York State Department of Labor estimates that there will be 18% more paralegal vacancies in the Southern Tier of New York State through 2010. Legal assistants are employed by the legal departments of banks, insurance and real estate firms, courts, title companies, law offices and government agencies. The cost saving and increasing in efficiency of attorneys are considerable, which is why paralegal work is one of the fastest the fastest growing employment areas in the USA.
The Advantages of a Paralegal Certificate Program include the following:
- Acquire valuable technological skills to make securing that new job much easier
- Build skills in the latest technology used in legal offices and departments
- Improve your skills to make promotion more likely
- Rapidly update your job skills
- The certificate as a significant addition to your resume, rendering you more marketable
- Make a quick return to the workforce more likely
- All paralegal courses are taught by respected professionals in their field
- Make your current college degree more complete
- Broome Community College is a regionally accredited institution of higher education
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