Would you like to pursue a career that is both interesting and challenging? If so, a career as a Paralegal may be for you. A Paralegal plays an important role in the legal office. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals perform a wide variety of tasks in the legal office. ACC educates students regarding legal terminology, research and investigation, document drafting, litigation, and computer and organizational skills. We focus on providing students with the education and skills they need to be an asset in a law firm.
Alvin Community College offers a great education at a great price. We are far less expensive than online schools, for-profit schools, and universities. And, more importantly, the Paralegal Program is accredited by the two most significant accrediting agencies for colleges – the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about accreditation at www.sacscos.org/about.asp.
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal .....................................68 credit hours (2 years)
This includes an internship program.
Certificate
Paralegal l .....................................42 credit hours (1 year)
This includes an internship program.
Students can transfer all Paralegal coursework from ACC toward a 4-year degree to:
University of Houston System - Sugarland - 281.275.3300
Degrees include a BAAS in Marketing, General Business, Biology, Psychology, or Computer Information Systems. The Marketing and General Business degrees are also offered as online programs.
University of Houston - 713.743.2255
Degree includes a BS in Technology Leadership and Supervision. This is a new and exciting degree which provides the education and skills that today’s businesses and organizations demand.
By attending a community college, you have choices that you may not find in other types of schools. Our one year certificate program is great if you want to focus your attention on legal studies and start working as quickly as possible. Or, you can receive an Associate Degree as a Paralegal in our two year program. If you want to transfer to a 4-year university, you have the option of transferring to the University of Houston Main Campus or the Victoria campus in SugarLand.
Students can transfer all Paralegal coursework from ACC toward a 4-year degree at the University of Houston Victoria campus in SugarLand. At the SugarLand campus, you'll earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing, General Business, Biology, Psychology, or Computer Information Systems. If you choose the Marketing or General Business degree, you can take your courses online.
Paralegal graduates can also transfer their coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership and Supervision degree at the University of Houston Central Campus . This is a new and exciting degree that provides the education and skills that today's businesses and organizations demand.
- Get the skills you can use immediately as a Paralegal, and continue working toward your 4-year degree. It's a great combination!
- Work as a Paralegal earning a good income while completing your junior and senior years at UH.
- Save at least 1/3 the cost of attending a university for four years.
- Receive one-on-one attention at ACC and ease the transition to a university.
A Paralegal plays an important role in the legal office. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals perform a wide variety of duties. They often help attorneys prepare for hearings, trials, closings and corporate meetings. Paralegals also assist in identifying appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles and other material that are relevant to assigned cases. ACC educates students regarding legal terminology, research and investigation, document drafting, litigation, and computer and organizational skills. The program focuses on providing students with the education and skills they need to be an asset in a law firm. When students graduate, they feel prepared and confident about their skills and knowledge.
Paralegals are employed in all types of organizations including law firms, corporations, banks, insurance companies, federal, state, and local governments, legal aid organizations and more. Litigation, personal injury, corporate, criminal, and family law practices are just some of the areas where a Paralegal can find employment. According to the U.S. Labor statistics, paralegals are projected to rank among the fastest growing occupations through 2016. The need for persons to assist the legal profession has expanded greatly with population increases and the growing demand for legal services. Starting salaries range typically from $25,000 - $32,000 a year, depending on experience and location of job.
For more information about starting your career as a Paralegal, call 281.756.3642 or email paralegal@alvincollege.edu.
Small classes
Dedicated faculty who care about your success
Internship program
4-Year Transfer Program
Affordable tuition and fees – Financial assistance available to those who qualify
Alvin Community College
3110 Mustang Road • Alvin, TX 77511
281.756.3500
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