Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Gain a successful career in the paralegal field

Thousands of paralegals (legal assistants) are being employed year after year by legal firms, legal departments of major corporations, and state and federal government agencies that are trying to reduce their costs and increase the lever of their efficiency.

The paralegals are working closely with attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors and even judges. If you want to do the same and if youíre interested in finding a job in law firms, corporations and governmental organizations then, without any doubt, the Paralegal Certificate program is the best for you.

At Cincinnati State Technical and Community College you will learn all the important aspects of following a career in the legal profession. You will be ready for four key employments domains: employees of attorneys, self-employed individuals working for attorneys, employment in a governmental organization or corporation, or as self-employed individuals offering their services directly to the public.

During the program, the students will be thought about the structure and working of the U.S. legal system and also substantive and procedural law. They will also develop their skills on persuasive writing, legal research and document drafting.

Every student receiving this Paralegal Certificate will be able to assist with legal research, interview client and witness, prepare and analyze documents, search for facts and information, perform case planning, development and management and most important conduct investigations.