Paralegal School

Paralegal schools exist both online and in traditional classroom settings, and research into some of these institutions will offer a prospective student an overview of the American justice system while enrollment will provide the basic training necessary to become a competent legal professional. As the practice of law expands, the need for paralegal schools grows. Courses in paralegal studies provide detailed legal texts, attorney instructors, and actual skills that are performed daily in a law office. These programs can last anywhere from 6 months to 6 years depending on the advancement level of the student. Many programs are nationally accredited, and some of these schools are ABA or America Bar Association approved.

While the ABA does not certify paralegals, it regulates the quality of the curriculum of a school by awarding its approval status. For rules on what is required for approval of a paralegal school, the ABA can be contacted for more information. There are some organizations that will certify a student of a program if they pass an exam. The NALA or National Association of Legal Assistants sponsors the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation. The NFPA or National Federation of Paralegal Associates sponsors the PACE or Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination. These private organizations are not related to the ABA; however, most require attendance at an ABA approved paralegal school in order to qualify for the exams.

Christians interested in entering the legal profession can have a tremendous impact in ensuring justice of American citizens. Proper training from a qualified in legal matters, coupled with a strong faith in Christ and a desire to be used as a vessel for God's will, a Christian paralegal can start to change the world one person and one law firm at a time. Careers in law are plentiful, and a graduate from a qualified and approved course has completed the first step. A Paralegal school offers classes in criminal law, constitutional law, contract law, tort law, legal interviewing, law office techniques, research and writing for the law profession, ethics, litigation, legal analysis, real estate law, corporate law, and wills trusts and estates.

Paralegal schools offer their graduates the ability to pursue many exiting and respected career options. Litigation specialty graduates help trial lawyers prepare the prosecution, defense, and settlement of civil cases. Real estate paralegals assist lawyers with contracts, closings, and escrows. Corporations' paralegals work for a variety of corporate businesses within the in-house legal department. Government paralegals work in local, county, state and federal departments. This type of professional gets a first hand look at the process of law enforcement, courthouse procedures, and of the legal implication within regulatory agencies.

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