Paralegal

The Paralegal program prepares you for a variety of opportunities with a fast-paced environment. The backbone of legal profession, paralegals work side by side with attorneys in every imaginable legal field.

This course teaches students how to assist in preparing legal documents in a variety of legal areas such as litigation, probate, domestic relations, criminal and corporate. Other skills students will also grasp include: assisting in preparing complaints, summons, and motions; discovery; and interviewing clients.

Course Objectives

This course covers a lot of information and the main course objectives to understand:

  • Civil Procedures and Evidence
  • Family, Criminal, and Commercial Law
  • Legal Investigation
  • Real Estate Transfer and Ownership
  • Tort Law
  • American Jurisprudence
  • Partnerships and Agency
  • Estates, Trusts, and Writing
  • Legal Analysis
  • Computerized Legal Research Training

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this program, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.

Registration Information

Register for classes by selecting the “Click Here To Register” link, under the course details, and complete the online form. If you need assistance we can make an appointment and work with you at our Jefferson or Shelby campuses during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the following locations:

Jefferson Campus
2601 Carson Road
George Wallace Hall, Office 202
Birmingham, AL 35215

Shelby-Hoover Campus
4600 Valleydale Road
Health Science Building, Office 432
Birmingham, AL 35242

Schedule

Courses are offered on an ongoing basis and we offer open enrollment. To view a complete schedule, go to the following link: Click Here