Paralegal - Mercer County Community College

Paralegal from Mercer County Community College is a Campus Associate Paralegal degree that prepares you for a Legal career. The Paralegal program prepares students for various positions as paralegals. Employment is obtained primarily in private law offices with additional opportunities in government agencies, private corporations, banks, title companies, and insurance companies. Internship opportunities are available, and students must successfully complete an internship in the final semester prior to graduation. The program is approved by the American Bar Association. Successful graduates of the program will be able to: understand the role of the paralegal; demonstrate practical skills in a wide range of substantive legal areas including wills and probate, family law, real estate, civil litigation and commercial law. The specialized paralegal courses are offered in the evening; the remainder of the program is available through daytime and/or evening attendance and may be pursued either full-time or part-time. All legal specialty courses are taught by practicing attorneys. The college maintains an extensive collection of volumes related to New Jersey and federal law and offers instruction in computer-based legal research. This program of study is career oriented and not designed specifically for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution or attend law school. The Paralegal program is not for training lawyers or legal administrators. Paralegals (as nonlawyers) are prohibited from engaging in the practice of law or giving legal advice, setting legal fees, or representing clients in court. View more details on Mercer County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Paralegal courses.