Find a career you can be proud of.
With the growth of employment opportunities and an increasing need for paralegal expertise in many sectors, legal assistant training/paralegal training can lead to exciting careers for highly motivated individuals with critical thinking skills. Our program also includes a 150 hour externship in addition to providing the necessary prep for taking the Certified Paralegal Examination.
As a student in the paralegal program, you’ll take law-related courses that will promote critical thinking and prepare you to investigate facts of cases and write reports for attorneys. You’ll study family law, real estate law, torts, criminal law, general law and other areas. You’ll also get a strong foundation in research techniques, effective communications skills, preparing documents, ethics and computer software for the legal profession.
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program summary
Degree Type:
Associate of Science
Program Length:
8 Quarters*
*A quarter is made up of 11 weeks and students may carry 8 to 16 credits per quarter.
Why City College?
Hands-on training
You’ll get valuable, real-world experience working with a variety of equipment in our state-of-the-industry labs
Experienced Instructors
You’ll learn from dedicated instructors with extensive knowledge in the fields in which they teach
Flexible class schedules
Our flexible day and evening classes fit your busy lifestyle, allowing you to focus on education while balancing work and family responsibilities
Career Assistance
City College’s Office of Career Services offers ongoing career assistance to students and graduates
What are you waiting for?
During your externship, you’ll have opportunities for on-the-job legal training that will give you a competitive edge as a legal assistant or paralegal.
With this knowledge, you’ll learn valuable skills in a variety of legal environments such as State Attorney office, Public Defender office, private practices, and corporate legal departments.
With your Associate of Science in Paralegal/Legal Assisting from City College, which offers one of the leading legal assistant programs in Florida, you can launch your successful career in this exciting field in just two years!
Core Courses Included
- Bankruptcy Law
- Contracts and Commercial Transactions
- Court Proceedings and Litigation
- Criminal Law and Procedures
- Family Law
- General Law
- Immigration Law
- Legal Writing and Research
- Real Estate Law
- Torts
Career Opportunities
BANKS OR INSURANCE COMPANIES
CORPORATE LEGAL DEPARTMENTS
PRIVATE LAW FIRMS
REAL ESTATE AND TITLE INSURANCE FIRMS
Career Services is here for you!
Our Career Services team at City College has been helping students work to make their dreams a reality. We partner with employers to find the right jobs in the area that can be the best fit for you!