Paralegal Studies Career Diploma

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Are you looking for a career that allows you to be an important member of a legal team? Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Paralegal Studies program is designed to prepare you to work as a legal assistant. Read on to learn more about Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Paralegal Studies program.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Paralegal Studies program offers an introductory education in the legal system, areas of law, and legal research methods. Early lessons provide an overview of the paralegal profession, focusing on how paralegals work with attorneys and serve clients, in addition to courses in contract, criminal, and constitutional law. Students then have the opportunity to learn interviewing techniques, evidence handling, legal records keeping, legal document writing, and legal research techniques. Ashworth College provides all textbooks, study guides, and online support. After completion of 20 required lessons, students can elect to take a no-cost Advanced Specialty Course in one of the following areas:

Litigation
Criminal law
Real estate law
Corporations law
Wills/estates/trusts

What Are the Prerequisites?

Aspiring students of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Paralegal Studies program should have good organizational skills and a professional demeanor. There are no educational prerequisites for this program. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older.

What Are the Course Requirements?

You must complete 20 comprehensive online lessons to earn Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Paralegal Studies. Lessons consist of reading assignments, practice exercises, and online exams, and are accompanied by previews, introductory notes, and vocabulary guides. This program is designed to be completed in less than six months.

Paralegal Studies Course Requirements

Lesson Number	Lesson Name
1	Paralegals and the Legal Profession
2	Paralegals and the Legal System
3	Criminal Law
4	Constitutional Law
5	Contract Law
6	Tort Law
7	How to Study Law
8	Introduction to the Legal System
9	Assiting in Litigation
10	Legal Analysis
11	Legal Interviewing
12	Investingating
13	Computer Literacy
14	Law Office Management Techniques
15	Informal and Formal Advocacy
16	Regulations of Paralegals
17	Ethics
18	Legal Research, Part A
19	Legal Research, Part B
20	Legal Writing

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Paralegal Studies program, you could qualify to work as an assistant in several types of legal settings. You could be hired by law offices, government agencies, or the legal departments of large or small corporations. Your responsibilities might include assisting lawyers in trial preparation, managing office procedures, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents.

Advanced Degrees

Although Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Paralegal Studies program could prepare you to seek employment immediately after graduation, you might decide to expand your knowledge in this field by continuing your education. In some cases, a 2-year degree might be required by some employers. You could seek to obtain an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies.

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I just thought I would share my good success with you. I graduated from your Criminal Justice Degree program about a year ago, and I am now the Victim/Witness Coordinator at the State Attorney's Office of the State of Florida. I attributed my success to the great legal training I received from Ashworth College.

— Robert Christie - Criminal Justice, Associate Degree

It took me about four months to make the decision to pursue a career in Paralegal Studies. Once I made the decision and enrolled with Ashworth, I immediately felt I'd found the right career for myself. It was hard working full-time managing a restaurant and studying at night, but I finished and learned so much. Now I have a wonderful full-time job in a worker's compensation firm here in Jacksonville, making much more money than I did in the restaurant business. Now I'm using my brain rather than punishing my body as restaurant jobs tend to do. Thanks to Ashworth College.

— Amy Kilgore - Paralegal Studies, Career Diploma