Looking for a paralegal studies program that fits into your busy schedule? In VC Online's associate degree program, you'll work with industry-experienced faculty--from the comfort of your own computer.

Virginia College is a senior college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Lawyers may win justice all by themselves on TV. But in the real world, much of what goes into the legal process is created by paralegals – people like you.

Get a real-world education taught by paralegal professionals. Become a skilled researcher in LexisNexis, Westlaw and more while earning a degree that prepares you for the industry-standard Certified Legal Assistant exam*.

If the thought of “doing good” gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you. Instead of just dreaming about your future, start building it now– with Westwood College, A Place Where You Can Succeed.®

*State and local restrictions may apply. Additional training may be required. Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.

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Westwood College schools are accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Westwood is also a candidate for accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org/).

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Keiser University?s Associate of Arts online degree in Paralegal Studies prepares students to support attorneys in transactional and litigation fields through legal research, document drafting, case management, evidence gathering and the litigation procedure. Paralegals are often involved in trial assistance and other dispute resolution processes, as well as with preparation of real estate documents, wills, trusts, contracts, corporate matters and law office investigations.

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University.

With an Associate's Degree from Everest University Online, you'll be ready for entry-level work in the fascinating world of law. Our online program will give you the training you need to carry out tasks such as:

• Researching legal issues
• Drafting legal documents
• Preparing pleadings
• Summarizing documents
• Organizing trial notebooks
• Interviewing clients

As you participate in your online courses, you'll study family and criminal law. You'll also learn about the formation of contracts, breach of contracts and remedies for breach of contracts. You'll also study the terminology, policies and procedures regarding estate planning, wills, trusts, estate taxes, estate sales and joint tenancy

The campuses of Florida Metropolitan University are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas, Associate?s degrees, Bachelor?s degrees, and Master?s degrees.

The paralegal studies certificate focuses on the legal concepts, procedures and skills used in a wide variety of legal environments. The program addresses the organization, functions and processes of institutions in the U.S. legal system, roles and issues in the paralegal field, legal ethics and selected specialty areas. The curriculum emphasizes important skills, including legal analysis, communication, legal research, computer competence, legal drafting, investigation, organization and specialized legal skills. With appropriate choice of courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in legal studies. (However, students may not pursue the paralegal studies certificate within the associate of arts curriculum in legal studies.) No more than 12 credits in certificate courses may be earned through transfer or prior-learning credit.

The Penn Foster Career School Legal Secretary program helps you learn the skills you need to succeed as a Legal Secretary at home, quickly and conveniently! You'll learn:

• Technologies in the office
• Filing techniques and records management
• PC basics, keyboarding, and Internet basics
• Ethics, professionalism, and risk management

You'll get valuable information about written communication, time and stress management, and administrative office procedures. It's like having your own personal Legal Secretary school. Start a
rewarding career in a growing field.Demand for the professional Legal Secretary will rise 19% by 2012.* Legal secretaries enjoy exciting, varied assignments, flexible working hours, respect and prestige.

*Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source:"National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Penn Foster Career School Legal Transcriptionist Program helps you learn quickly and conveniently!

Your Courses include:

Law and the Legal System Legal Research and Document Preparation Basic Legal Terminology Legal Transcription

You'll also get valuable information intended to help you develop the personal skills needed for a career as a legal transcriptionist such as handling problems, setting up a time-management program, handling work overload, and effective stress-management strategies.

What can you expect as a Legal Transcriptionist?

In today's litigious world, Legal Transcriptionists are called upon to draft pleadings, discovery documents, and appellate procedures, use legal libraries to perform legal research, and revise completed transcriptions.

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal working for a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency. The Penn Foster Career School Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently! You will learn

• Legal terminology and
  the U.S. Court SystemHow to conduct legal investigations
  and interviewsLegal writing and legal
  researchParalegal ethics and professional responsibility

You'll get valuable information about the Paralegal's role in civil vs. criminal litigation, the federal and state court system, case investigation, and evidence and evaluation.

Work for a private law firm, corporate legal department or government agency.

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is also a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Penn Foster Career School is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal professional. With Penn Foster College distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies quickly and conveniently. Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

• Legal Terminology and Thinking Skills
• Interpersonal Communications and Ethics
• Legal Writing and Research
• Civil and Criminal Litigation
• Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates

And you'll earn your Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies at home - no classroom needed! You can:

• Enter a field where careers are expected to grow 29% by 2012.*
• Work for private law firms or government agencies.
• Work for a real estate agency, bank, or in the legal department of a large corporation.

As the need for legal services grows, attorneys turn to paralegals to help provide the services requested by their increasing number of clients. This means more opportunity for you!

* Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Associate of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, D.C. The DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

The Penn Foster Career School Legal Secretary program helps you learn the skills you need to succeed as a Legal Secretary at home, quickly and conveniently! You'll learn:

• Technologies in the office
• Filing techniques and records management
• PC basics, keyboarding, and Internet basics
• Ethics, professionalism, and risk management

You'll get valuable information about written communication, time and stress management, and administrative office procedures. It's like having your own personal Legal Secretary school. Start a
rewarding career in a growing field.Demand for the professional Legal Secretary will rise 19% by 2012.* Legal secretaries enjoy exciting, varied assignments, flexible working hours, respect and prestige.

*Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source:"National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Penn Foster Career School Legal Transcriptionist Program helps you learn quickly and conveniently!

Your Courses include:

Law and the Legal System Legal Research and Document Preparation Basic Legal Terminology Legal Transcription
You'll also get valuable information intended to help you develop the personal skills needed for a career as a legal transcriptionist such as handling problems, setting up a time-management program, handling work overload, and effective stress-management strategies.
What can you expect as a Legal Transcriptionist?
In today's litigious world, Legal Transcriptionists are called upon to draft pleadings, discovery documents, and appellate procedures, use legal libraries to perform legal research, and revise completed transcriptions.

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal working for a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency. The Penn Foster Career School Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently! You will learn:

• Legal terminology and
  the U.S. Court SystemHow to conduct legal investigations
  and interviewsLegal writing and legal
  researchParalegal ethics and professional responsibility

You'll get valuable information about the Paralegal's role in civil vs. criminal litigation, the federal and state court system, case investigation, and evidence and evaluation.

Work for a private law firm, corporate legal department or government agency.

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal professional. With Penn Foster College distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies quickly and conveniently. Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:

• Legal Terminology and Thinking Skills
• Interpersonal Communications and Ethics
• Legal Writing and Research
• Civil and Criminal Litigation
• Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates

And you'll earn your Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies at home - no classroom needed! You can:

• Enter a field where careers are expected to grow 29% by 2012.*
• Work for private law firms or government agencies.
• Work for a real estate agency, bank, or in the legal department of a large corporation.

As the need for legal services grows, attorneys turn to paralegals to help provide the services requested by their increasing number of clients. This means more opportunity for you!

* Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source: "National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix," a publication of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Associate of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, D.C. The DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.