PARALEGAL
Hinds Community College - Jackson Campus
3925 Sunset Dr., Jackson, MS, 39213
About This Program
The Paralegal Technology curriculum is designed to prepare a person for entry-level employment as a legal assistant paralegal in courts coporations law firms and government agencies. Paralegal Technology is a two-year program of study which requires courses in the vocational-technical core design areas of concentration and the academic core. The Associate of Applied Science Degree is earned upon successful completion of the program.
Credential
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Field of Study
Legal Support Services.
Related Occupation
Legal professionals interpret laws, represent clients, and ensure that justice is served in civil and criminal matters. They work as lawyers, paralegals, court reporters, and legal assistants in law firms, courts, and government agencies.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$39,120/yr
$18.81/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
3925 Sunset Dr., Jackson, MS, 39213
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$7,900
Length (Weeks)
60
Real-World Outcomes
7 people completed this program. Of those, 8 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 114%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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This program is on Mississippi's approved training list for federal WIOA funds. American Job Centers can help you figure out — for free — whether you qualify. Eligible adults, young adults, and displaced workers can sometimes attend with little or no out-of-pocket cost.
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Program eligibility data from TrainingProviderResults.gov, Mississippi's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) maintained under WIOA.
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