Paralegal Studies
Career Training as a Paralegal
Prepare to Pursue a Rewarding Legal Profession
Program May be Offered At: Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, Egg Harbor Twp.
Currently we are not enrolling new students in the Paralegal Studies Diploma Program.
Paralegals often work closely with lawyers, prosecutors and public defenders and act as contributing members of a legal team. Professionals working in this field provide key assistance to trial and case preparation.
If you're an organized, detail oriented individual interested in the fascinating field of law, you could be well-suited to a career as a Paralegal.
Significant Part of the Justice System
Paralegals often play an important role in legal proceedings. Every new legal case has its own unique research, documentation, and case studies - often prepared by a Paralegal - that help lawyers for litigation. Paralegals are increasingly being given more responsibility. Today's Paralegals are completing tasks and responsibilities that were once only carried out by professional lawyers.
As a graduate of the Prism Career Institute Paralegal Studies program you'll enter the professional world with confidence after gaining plenty of "hands-on" practical experience in necessary legal matters, including:
- U.S. Legal Systems
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Real Estate Law
- Wills, Estates, Trusts
- Witness Interviews
- Legal Presentations
- Business Law
- Data Base Legal Research
- Legal Office Computer Skills
- Family Law & Bankruptcy
- Legal Office Financial Management
- Professional Communication
Paralegal Employment Settings
Paralegal professionals may work in a wide variety of interesting environments, including:
- Private Law Firms
- Public Defenders Office
- Court Systems
- Corporate Legal Departments
- Government Agencies
- Insurance Companies
- Banks
- Real Estate
- Community Service Organizations
- Human Resources
- Immigration
Experienced individuals may even choose to be self-employed by opening up their own small business service firms.
One of the most interesting things about working as a Paralegal is the wide variety of assignments, projects, functions and environments you may work in as a professional in this career field. Check out some of the areas a trained Paralegal could specialize in:
- General Law
- Health Care
- Real Estate
- Civil Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Estate Planning
- Immigration
- Environmental Protection
- Civil Rights
- Criminal Law
Career Training to Fit Your Lifestyle
At Prism, we understand the many outside commitments and responsibilities our students face. That's why we allow students to tailor the program to their specific needs. As a Prism Career Institute student you can choose to attend classes full or part-time. Evening schedules are available. Many students maintain a job or manage a family while going to school. Choose the schedule that works best for you!
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