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.

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*.

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*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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CSU certificate programs deliver extensive, specialized training in several in-demand concentrations. Courses are designed to offer students the planning, analysis, and decision-making techniques they need to compete in today?s evolving business climate. Undergraduate Certificate Programs Students select and complete four courses (12 semester hours) within a concentration to earn a certificate at the undergraduate level. For example, a student enrolled in the Management Certificate Program would complete four courses from the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Management concentration. Students seeking an Undergraduate Certificate must first successfully complete the Student Orientation Course (1 semester hour).

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.

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 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 Associate of Arts in Fashion focuses on individual vision in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Courses hone student's mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction.