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If you have a Juris Doctorate and are interested in teaching some courses in our paralegal program, please contact the American Center at (215) 969-9000.
Ask to speak to Human Resources.
You may fax your resume to (215) 969-9044, Attention: Human Resources.
Thank you.
Your Legal Career starts at the American
Center
Welcome to our Paraprofessional Legal Careers Department
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General Practice Paralegal
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Comprehensive Paralegal
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General Practice Paralegal
with Computer Applications
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Law Office Assistant |
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We will not be enrolling any more students for the Comprehensive General Practice Paralegal Program and the Law Office Assistant Program for the 2005 Academic Year.
Thank you.
WHAT
IS A PARALEGAL?
A
paralegal is a vital cog in the machinery of our legal system, a
professional who is exposed to a broad spectrum of individuals and
situations everyday. They interview people, assist in the preparation
of witness statements, research the law, investigate cases, evaluate
facts, interpret legal documents, write memoranda of law, search
titles, review title reports and attend real estate settlements.
PARALEGAL PROGRAM
CORE COURSES
Family Law 30 Hours
Civil Litigation 50 Hours
Business & Corporate Law 45 Hours
Estates, Trusts Wills 55 Hours
Real Estate Law 50 Hours
Legal Research 55 Hours
Criminal Law 50 Hours
Law Office Administration 35 Hours
Debtor/Creditor Relations 40 Hours
Legal Writing & Lab 45 Hours
Basic Legal Drafting 30 Hours
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
WordPerfect for Windows 20 Hours
Introduction to Windows 5 Hours
MS Access for Windows 10 Hours
MS Excel for Windows 10 Hours
Integrated MS Office Applications 15 Hours
Basic Keyboarding 20 Hours
Job
Search Preparation 20 Hours
Law Office Software 15 Hours
The
Paralegal Program incorporates a comprehensive curriculum that familiarizes
the student with a wide range of relevant legal topics through practical,
hands-on training. Today, paralegals are assuming a much greater
role in the practice of law, with firms learning that the lawyer
who works with a competent, well-trained paralegal is more productive.
The training received at the American Center for Technical Arts
& Sciences, Main Line Paralegal Institute, is designed to provide
you with the very skills that make the professional paralegal in
such high demand. Paralegal career opportunities are available in
law offices, governmental agencies, banks, trade unions, insurance
companies, community organizations and businesses.
PROGRAM GOALS, REQUIREMENTS, & COURSEWORK
Comprehensive General Practice Paralegal- This is a day program
designed to provide students with a quick career transition. It
meets five hours a day, five mornings a week for 30 weeks, or a
total of 720 clock hours. The morning schedule allows students to
maintain part-time jobs. A six-week externship is required.
General Practice Paralegal- This program meets two evenings a week
and consists of 11 core courses totaling 485 hours. To qualify,
students must document sufficient education in the required computer
areas.
General Practice Paralegal with Computer Applications- This is an
evening program with the same curriculum as the General Practice
Paralegal Program, with the addition of computer applications courses.
Each course is held two or three evenings per week and one Saturday
per month, for a total of 545 clock hours. It can be completed in
12 months.
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