Paralegal
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Learn the skills you need to become a Paralegal - at home, at your own pace,
with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills you need to begin a career
as a Paralegal. The Penn Foster Career School Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently!
You'll learn:
- Legal terminology and the U.S. Court System
- How to conduct legal investigations and interviews
- Legal writing and legal research
- Paralegal ethics and professional responsibility
And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about the Paralegal’s role in civil vs. criminal litigation, the federal and state court system, case investigation, and evidence and evaluation.
Start a rewarding career in a growing field.
Why learn Paralegal skills? With the right credentials, you can:
- Work for a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
- Work in civil and criminal litigation, real estate, or estates and trusts.
- Prepare legal documents, do research, and ready cases for trial.
Demand for the professional Paralegal will rise 29% by 2012.* Paralegals enjoy exciting, varied assignments, respect and prestige, and the confidence that comes with doing important work and doing it well.
State Licensing Requirements
In the States of California and South Dakota, a Paralegal Diploma will not qualify graduates for employment as paralegals.
Contact Penn Foster Career School Today.
We’ll send you FREE information – with
absolutely no obligation! Find out more about Penn Foster Career School's Paralegal
training that includes:
- All the lessons, equipment, and learning aids you need
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
Get Started Today!
Start today and in as little as one year from enrollment, you can be on your way to a career as a Paralegal!
*Growth figures represent a ten-year period ending 2012. Source:” National Industry-Occupation Employment Matrix,” a publication of the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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