The program stresses practical and specific paralegal skills designed to meet the employment and personnel training needs of attorneys, corporations, government agencies, law firms, and the legal departments of banks, insurance companies, and various business organizations. Students explore legal research, writing and analysis, basic concepts of substantive, administrative, and procedural law, acquire basic office skills, and gain a general understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities of a legal assistant.
Occupational Objectives
Graduates may pursue careers as paralegals, legal office assistants, legal secretaries/receptionists, claims examiners, and compliance and enforcement inspectors in business, industry, and government.
Occupational Skills
Upon successful completion of the Paralegal program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the law and the legal system.
- Create, edit, and file legal and related documents;
- Organize filing and document systems for litigation;
- Draft and review documents in a variety of legal venues;
- Assist in analyzing statutory and legislative material;
- Use electronic research systems; and
- Demonstrate basic office skills.
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Miami-Jacobs College is accredited to award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. |
