Paralegal - Schools, Degrees, Courses

A paralegal degree paves the way to a rewarding and challenging career. Successful completion of a paralegal program can also lead to a lucrative, ever changing, and helpful profession. A few simple clicks of our website can help you find the paralegal program that is right for you.


What is a Paralegal?
A paralegal is a person who is specially trained to assist attorneys. Many paralegals have an associates or bachelors degrees but extra training is usually required for a paralegal degree. This training involves paralegal courses and legal instruction. These paralegal courses are similar to the courses of those receiving any other type of legal degree. Paralegal courses concentrate on the ins and outs of a variety of law and legal matters. After successful completion of a paralegal degree, a paralegal certificate is issued.

What does a Paralegal do?
A paralegal often serves as the attorney’s right hand man. The duties that will be assigned upon obtaining this legal degree always varies and constantly changes. It is often correlated to a lawyer’s case load and case difficulty, as well as reliant on the lawyer himself. Some things a paralegal may do include working with clients, speaking with witnesses, sorting through evidence, sitting in on trials, preparing minutes, summarizing legal documents, performing research, coordinating records, checking legal forms, preparing reports and correspondence, and drafting legal documents.

 A paralegal certificate is a great way to get started on a career you will never forget. It’s also a great way to get a front seat to the excitement and thrill of our justice system.

Schools in Ohio

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ITT Technical Institute
 (Dayton, Youngstown, Akron, Strongsville, Hilliard, Warrensville Heights, Maumee, Columbus, Norwood)

Programs Offered:

Paralegal, Business Administration, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Homeland Security, Investigations, Legal Studies, Law Enforcement, Electronics, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Coding, Medical Office Management, Medical Transcription, Computer Applications, Computer Networking, Information Systems, IT Management, Project Management, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, MBA
Brown Mackie College
 (Canton, Cincinnati, Akron, Findlay)

Programs Offered:

Accounting, Business Management , Marketing, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal, Early Childhood Education, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Surgical Technology, Medical Coding, Medical Office Management, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Medical Transcription, Dental Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, IT Management, Database Management, Computer Security, Electronics, Audio Video Production, Graphic Arts, Health Care Management
Daymar College
 (New Boston, Jackson, Lancaster, Chillicothe)

Programs Offered:

Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management , Human Resources, Cardiovascular Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Coding, Medical Office Management, Pharmacy Technician, Health Administration, Corrections, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Paralegal, Computer Networking, Web Design , Web Development, Graphic Arts, Criminal Justice

Programs Offered:

Accounting, Security, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Corrections, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Web Development, Web Design , Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer Networking, Carpentry, Electronics, Electrician, HVAC, Plumbing, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Dialysis Technician, Dental Assistant, Medical Office Management, Medical Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Business Administration, Business Management , Office Administration
National College
 (Dayton, Youngstown, Cincinnati, Columbus, Stow)

Programs Offered:

Office Administration, Audio Video Production, Paralegal, Hospitality Management, Travel and Tourism, Computer Repair, Engineering Technologies, Web Development, Web Design , IT Management, Computer Networking, Information Systems, Database Management, Phlebotomy, Medical Office Management, Medical Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant, Health Care Management, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant, EMT, MBA, Business Management , Business Administration, Accounting

Programs Offered:

Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management , International Business, Marketing, Office Administration, Computer Networking, Computer Security, Information Security Mgmt, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal, Homeland Security, Corrections, Investigations, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Medical Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Management, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Health Care Management, Health Information Technology, Nursing, Radiology, Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy, EMT, Entrepreneurship, Electronics, Graphic Arts, Human Resources, Finance, Game Design
Harrison College
 (Columbus)

Programs Offered:

Accounting, Business Management , Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Office Administration, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Security, Fashion Merchandising, Paralegal, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Health Care Management, Massage Therapy, IT Management, Computer Networking