Behind Every Great Lawyer Is a Great Paralegal.
Lawyers may win justice all by themselves on TV. But in the real world, much of what goes into the legal process is created by paralegals - people like you.
If you have a natural curiosity, an instinct for sizing up a situation, and a flair for research and communication, a fast-paced paralegal/legal assistant career could be your ticket to success.
And job satisfaction? There's no greater reward than seeing justice prevail.
At Westwood you get a real-world education taught by paralegal professionals - which means you graduate with crucial insights that make you an asset from your first day on the job.
You'll become a skilled researcher in LexisNexis, Westlaw and more while earning a degree that prepares you for the industry-standard Certified Legal Assistant exam*.
Course content you'll study to earn your degree includes:
- Wills, trusts and probate
- Family law
- Legal research
- Interviewing and investigation
- Legal writing
- Business law
If the thought of "doing good" gives you a rush, listen to what your gut is telling you.
* State and local restrictions may apply. Additional training may be required. Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass all applicable test/exams.
Not all programs available at all campuses. Program offered is an Associate Degree. | 
