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	Paralegal
		Through a combination of education, training, and work experience, a paralegal performs “substantive” legal work and is “an integral part of the legal team,” according to a vice president of a major association.
		Paralegals who work in areas other than litigation, such as patent and copyright law and real estate and corporate law, also assist in the drafting of relevant documents—contracts, mortgages, estate planning, and separation agreements.
		Should a paralegal become disenchanted with his or her career, there are possibilities in law enforcement or as an insurance claims adjuster, occupational safety and health officer, patent agent, and title examiner.
	www.princetonreview.com /cte/profiles/dayInLife.asp?careerID=105 (521 words)

	SSU Extended Ed Paralegal Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Further, paralegals are required to complete mandatory continuing education hours in order to maintain their status as paralegals.
		It is unlawful for a paralegal to perform any services for a consumer except as performed under the direction and supervision of the attorney, law firm, corporation, government agency, or other entity that employs or contracts with the paralegal.
		The business card of a paralegal shall include the name of the law firm where he or she is employed or a statement that he or she is employed by or contracting with a licensed attorney.
	www.sonoma.edu /exed/certificates/aa/cacode_1.html (1112 words)

	Paralegal Studies Department of Cuyamaca College
		The paralegal curriculum is developed and regularly reviewed with the assistance of an advisory committee comprised of leaders from within the field including judges, attorneys and practicing paralegals.
		The paralegal degree is also a helpful means of qualifying for job advancement for persons already working in non-professional legal positions as legal technicians.
		Paralegal Studies Coordinator Mary Sessom said that with the ABA's approval of the program, enrollment is expected to climb significantly from its current 100 students because of expanded job opportunities and a direct path to university programs.
	www.cuyamaca.net /paralegal (481 words)

	Paralegal Certificate Program Curriculum - Online Paralegal School - ParalegalTech Institute (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Special emphasis in the course is placed on the study of legal ethics and the role of the paralegal in the practice of the law.
		Describe the role of the paralegal vis a vis the attorney that he or she is working under.
		This course may very well be the most important course a paralegal student can take, simply because it is in the area of litigation that attorneys rely most heavily on their paralegals.
	paralegaltech.com /pages/curriculum.asp (4420 words)

	Freelance Paralegal, Freelance Paralegal Jobs, Paralegal Services
		Paralegals who are already employed full-time also occasionally work in a freelance capacity beyond the scope of their more traditional jobs.
		According to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, "A freelance paralegal, also known as a contract paralegal, is no different than a traditional paralegal except to the extent that s/he is not employed by an attorney in a traditional setting such as a law firm, governmental entity, or corporation.
		Paralegal associations and contract paralegals agree that many years of experience in the field are needed to be sufficiently prepared for a career as a freelancer.
	www.lawcrossing.com /article/index.php?id=1322 (1365 words)

	New York Career Institute - Paralegal Training Degree Program
		The emphasis on hiring Paralegals should continue in both legal and related fields and with over 100 paralegal organizations and over 85,000 paralegals nationwide, it is evident that the profession is projected, according to the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook, to be one of the fastest growing occupations into the next decade.
		The Paralegal for the large law firm generally requires more qualifications and experience than with smaller law firms; however, with that comes a greater salary as well as opportunity for advancement.
		Paralegals often monitor and review government regulations to ensure that the corporation is aware of new requirements and operating within the law.
	www.nyci.com /degree/paralegal.shtml (712 words)

	Paralegal Program - College of Legal Arts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Paralegal is an exciting, rewarding career that is projected to stay in demand for the foreseeable future.
		Paralegals assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents.
		Classes are taught by attorneys or by paralegals possessing exceptional academic and professional qualifications.
	www.collegeoflegalarts.com /paralegal.htm (349 words)

	NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
		To help you decide whether the paralegal profession is a good career move for you, you first need to know what a paralegal is and information on salaries and benefits.
		Individuals receiving a formal paralegal education should have 24 semester hours or the equivalent of legal specialty courses to enhance their ability to practice as paralegals.
		The paralegal cannot have been convicted of a felony nor be under suspension, termination, or revocation of a certificate, registration, or license by any entity.
	www.paralegals.org /displaycommon.cfm?an=16 (882 words)

	Paralegal Frequently Asked Questions
		As stated in Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Winter 2002-03, paralegals "usually are required to have at least an associate degree.” Students enrolling in paralegal certificate programs that admit non-degree holders must usually meet additional educational requirements including the completion of prior college credit.
		According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the paralegal profession "is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014" as law firms increasingly hire paralegals to lower the cost and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services.
		Paralegals may also work independently on a contract basis; however, the unlicensed practice of law (UPL) can become an important issue especially when a paralegal has a business of his or her own.
	www.paralegal.edu /faq.html (1148 words)

	Paralegal
		Paralegals, under the supervision of attorneys, provide services in all phases of the legal system including courts, law firms, and government agencies.
		·Demonstrate an understanding of the paralegal's role in the resolution of tort/personal injury matters by defining causes of actions, identifying the types and amounts of damages which may be awarded, and demonstrating proper tort research techniques.
		Paralegals are in demand at a variety of organizations, including law firms, court systems, government agencies at all levels, corporations, non-profit organizations, insurance and health care companies, real estate title companies, and financial services organizations.
	www.northwesternbc.edu /104.htm (378 words)

	Winona State University Paralegal Program
		Paralegal Program enables students to develop both intellectual and professional skills in the law.
		A report on the various Paralegal Programs in the United States and their status with the ABA is available from the ABA Office located at 750 North Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60611.
		Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.
	www.winona.edu /paralegal (317 words)

	What is a Paralegal?
		A legal assistant or paralegal is a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
		Professionally, a paralegal's time for substantive legal work (as opposed to clerical or administrative work) is billed to clients much the same way as an attorney's time, but at a lower hourly rate.
		Paralegal education is also offered by four-year colleges and universities which have a paralegal studies major, minor, or concentration within a major.
	www.nala.org /whatis.htm (1492 words)

	NIC Course Description Program List
		The Code of Professional Responsibility and the Code of Judicial Ethics are used to examine the boundaries of authorized practice, confidentiality, and delegation of authority.
		Emphasis is placed on the use of the legal database and on effective communication of research results through the drafting and preparation of legal documents and instruments.
		This course is a study of the laws, documents, and procedures involved in the organization, operation, and dissolution of business enterprises with emphasis on corporations and partnerships.
	www.nic.edu /CourseDescriptions/CourseDescSection.asp?Course=Paralegal (843 words)

	Paralegal Schools. Find The School That Is Right For You.
		Paralegals must be knowledgeable about the law and able to research the specific legal aspects of cases on which they are working.
		Most paralegal schools also have their students go through an internship for a law firm, attorney general’s office, public defender, corporate legal department, government agency, legal-aid organization or another branch of government.
		Most paralegals will be employed by private law firms, but there will also be job growth in corporate legal departments, insurance companies, banks, real estate firms, title insurance companies, and in government.
	www.paralegal-schools-info.com (374 words)

	Paralegal FAQ's, What is a Paralegal? How much do paralegals make?
		A paralegal is a person who works in the legal profession assisting lawyers in the practice of law.
		The American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. is an association dedicated to advancing the paralegal profession by focusing on the individual paralegal.
		PIW is a unique paralegal school in that the legal courses are taught by lawyers, not paralegals.
	www.paralegal-institute.com /faq.html (675 words)

	Paralegal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Paralegals are often responsible for researching, analyzing and managing the daily tasks of cases.
		While they work closely with cases, paralegals are limited in their duties and must be supervised by a lawyer, who will be ultimately responsible for the paralegal's work.
		Paralegals are generally peculiar to the United States, where a Juris Doctor degree is required to practice law.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paralegal (1595 words)

	Paralegals and legal assistants
		Paralegals often monitor and review government regulations to ensure that the corporation is aware of new requirements and is operating within the law.
		Paralegals in small and medium-size law firms usually perform a variety of duties that require a general knowledge of the law.
		Paralegal employment is expected to increase as organizations presently employing paralegals assign them a growing range of tasks and as paralegals are increasingly employed in small and medium-size establishments.
	www.bls.gov /oco/ocos114.htm (2564 words)

	Paralegal Law School Programs, Degree, Training, Schools, Education
		The bankruptcy paralegal can be effective in preparing a bankruptcy case from the initial appointment with the client to the date of discharge.
		With a paralegal to organize and administer a case file, including preparing pleadings and court forms, an attorney can be free to handle a greater number of cases.
		A paralegal is a valuable assistant to an attorney who practices probate law and/or estate planning law.
	www.law.capital.edu /Paralegal/Profession.asp (1240 words)

	Paralegal Career - Paralegal Profession
		A Paralegal is a person, qualified through education, training or work experience to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer.
		Essentially, with education and experience, paralegals are qualified to perform legal work that is customarily done by a lawyer, and for which a lawyer is ultimately accountable.
		Paralegals do, however, hold the responsibility of providing accurate, concise, ethical and timely work to their supervising lawyer and their clients.
	www.paralegal.edu /profession.html (458 words)

	Paralegal Institute Washington DC, DC Paralegal School, DC Paralegal Training
		Welcome to the Paralegal Institute of Washington, DC (PIW).
		Based in the nation's capital, PIW is especially suited for persons who wish to pursue a career in the exciting field of law by taking courses in a concentrated period of time.
		The paralegal courses at PIW are all taught by lawyers, which makes ours a unique paralegal school.
	www.paralegal-institute.com (275 words)

	College Catalog Paralegal
		This all inclusive certificate paralegal program requires graduates to complete the same law courses required in the associate degree program.
		This certificate program will qualify graduates to serve as paralegal and legal assistants for law offices, government agencies, or businesses involving legal work under the ultimate direction and supervision of attorneys.
		work competently as a paralegal in the public and private sector or in a position relating to the practice of law.
	www.bucks.edu /catalog/3129.html (309 words)

	Paralegal Schools
		Paralegal Schools offer many options to help you get formally trained as a professional paralegal.
		If you plan to study in a formal classroom versus an online paralegal school then obviously the physical location of the schools will help narrow the search, because you may prefer an institution that is close to your home.
		So if you plan a career change or if you want to qualify for an interesting career you may find that Paralegal Schools are the fast track to a really decent salary (40K to over 100K is the norm) and some neat extras like bonuses and a fair amount of independence on the job.
	www.theparalegalschools.com (450 words)

	Paralegal Program \| PCC
		Paralegals provide critical and integral support to lawyers, corporations, public institutions and other employers, and they have established themselves to be an indispensable workforce within the legal system since the 1960s.
		A corporate paralegal working within a large corporation may help write employee benefit plans, employment handbooks, agreements, or perform patent and trademark searches, and assist in intellectual property issues.
		The Paralegal Program remains active and current by conducting surveys of potential employers, graduates of the program, current students and faculty to obtain feedback. Through consultation with the Program’s Advisory Council, program developments are implemented which enhance the student’s educational and career development experience, such as:
	www.pcc.edu /academics/index.cfm/65,html (289 words)

	Villanova Part-Time - Paralegal
		Paralegals work under the direction of a lawyer; they do not give legal advice, argue in court, set fees, or accept cases.
		All courses emphasize paralegal skills, forms, documents and procedures, as well as legal principles and theories which are pertinent to the paralegal's performance on the job.
		Advisory Council - Villanova’s Paralegal Advisory Council is made up of practicing lawyers and paralegals in the five-county Philadelphia area, paralegal managers (from the public and private sectors), corporate counsel, Villanova faculty and administrators, and others as recommended by the American Bar Association.
	www.villanova.edu /continuingstudies/paralegal/index.html (1071 words)

	Santa Ana College: Degrees and Certificates
		The paralegal performs many tasks normally handled by an attorney, such as preparing forms and pleadings, interviewing clients and witnesses, legal research and document organization.
		A Paralegal Certificate is available only to students who have received an Associate in Arts or Science Degree or Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree from an accredited college or university.
		The student must meet the eighteen semester units of ABA approved courses in the areas of language and composition, mathematics, social science and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, humanities and the arts.
	www.sac.edu /degrees/sac/Paralegal.htm (439 words)

	Paralegal Degree at Keiser University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Keiser University’s Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies prepares students to support attorneys with legal research, drafting documents and motions, interviewing clients and witnesses, managing cases, gathering evidence 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, probates, contracts, corporate matters and law office investigations.
		To prepare graduates to work as paralegals for lawyers in both civil and criminal practices in firms, businesses and corporations.
	www.keisercollege.edu /Para.htm (177 words)

	JCCC::Paralegal
		A legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, government agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.
		The law is a complex subject that demands that paralegal students have a high degree of analytical reasoning ability, excellent oral and written communication skills and a high level of motivation.
		The program is designed to prepare the beginning student for entry into the paralegal field and is also suitable for persons currently employed as paralegals to update and improve their knowledge.
	www.jccc.net /home/depts/1206 (584 words)

	Lakeshore Technical College - Paralegal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Paralegals assist lawyers with a growing range of tasks-everything from preparing for hearings, trials,
		The job outlook for paralegals is excellent well into the next decade.
		Competition for paralegal positions is intense; however, highly skilled, formally trained paralegals have great employment potential.
	www.gotoltc.com /programs/para_index.shtml (368 words)

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