Certificate Earns More Than a Degree in Paralegal Studies According to NALA
Continuing Education and Professional Studies departments at colleges and universities across the United States offer exceptional training programs for students who are looking for new job skills without the time and money required to get a new degree.
As the economy struggles to recover, many adults are finding that they need to re-tool themselves.
Certificate programs offer fast, affordable and flexible education that allow students to get what they need without taking on new debt.
Paralegal training provides students with skills that are transferrable across many different industries.
Law offices are the primary employer, however, government agencies, insurance companies, healthcare organizations and corporations all have legal departments and hire paralegals.
It is important to find a credible program such as those offered by accredited college and universities with strong reputations.
Programs that can be completed in as few as 6 - 14 weeks involve intensive training that give students exactly what they need: the skills to do the job.
Recent data provided by NALA lists the average compensation rates for paralegals by the type of education they receive.
Undergraduate Certificate $53,781 - $57,224 Post Baccalaureate Certificate $54,100 - $56,422 Associate Degree $50,716 - $53,247 Bachelor Degree $49,599 $52,221 Masters Degree $56,000 - $56,725 Online programs can be completed in as short as 14 weeks for a Paralegal Certificate for as little as $1189 plus books.
This is a dramatic difference when compared to an Associate or Bachelor degree program that can take between 2-5 years to complete and cost anywhere from $3,000 to $50,000.
The time and expense involved is not a viable option for individuals who need to get work now.
This information and a full report can be found at www.
nala.
org under the "About Paralegals tab", click 2010 National Utilization/Compensation Survey.
"I've applied for a Paralegal position & had an excellent interview last Friday.
They were really impressed with my knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Proc.
One of the attorneys was familiar with the program I attended & said that she believed we were coming out of it with significant knowledge over some current Paralegals.
Of the 95 Resumes they received I was picked to interview based on my Cover Letter & 4.
0 GPA.
" - Karyn / Certificate Student - Summer 2011 Students purchase books with the course enabling them to review the material as many times as necessary for full retention of the information.
Students benefit from direct interaction with the instructor and other students by way of email and a discussion board.
The Online courses are very flexible and available virtually anytime, in the comfort and privacy of your home or office.
Students e-mail assignments and exams.
Upon completion, certificates are issued from more than 110 college and university partners which will allow students to market themselves toward gainful employment.
Students interested in gaining more information about the programs offered by The Center for Legal Studies can visit their website http://www.
legalstudies.
com or call 1-800-522-7737.
As the economy struggles to recover, many adults are finding that they need to re-tool themselves.
Certificate programs offer fast, affordable and flexible education that allow students to get what they need without taking on new debt.
Paralegal training provides students with skills that are transferrable across many different industries.
Law offices are the primary employer, however, government agencies, insurance companies, healthcare organizations and corporations all have legal departments and hire paralegals.
It is important to find a credible program such as those offered by accredited college and universities with strong reputations.
Programs that can be completed in as few as 6 - 14 weeks involve intensive training that give students exactly what they need: the skills to do the job.
Recent data provided by NALA lists the average compensation rates for paralegals by the type of education they receive.
Undergraduate Certificate $53,781 - $57,224 Post Baccalaureate Certificate $54,100 - $56,422 Associate Degree $50,716 - $53,247 Bachelor Degree $49,599 $52,221 Masters Degree $56,000 - $56,725 Online programs can be completed in as short as 14 weeks for a Paralegal Certificate for as little as $1189 plus books.
This is a dramatic difference when compared to an Associate or Bachelor degree program that can take between 2-5 years to complete and cost anywhere from $3,000 to $50,000.
The time and expense involved is not a viable option for individuals who need to get work now.
This information and a full report can be found at www.
nala.
org under the "About Paralegals tab", click 2010 National Utilization/Compensation Survey.
"I've applied for a Paralegal position & had an excellent interview last Friday.
They were really impressed with my knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Proc.
One of the attorneys was familiar with the program I attended & said that she believed we were coming out of it with significant knowledge over some current Paralegals.
Of the 95 Resumes they received I was picked to interview based on my Cover Letter & 4.
0 GPA.
" - Karyn / Certificate Student - Summer 2011 Students purchase books with the course enabling them to review the material as many times as necessary for full retention of the information.
Students benefit from direct interaction with the instructor and other students by way of email and a discussion board.
The Online courses are very flexible and available virtually anytime, in the comfort and privacy of your home or office.
Students e-mail assignments and exams.
Upon completion, certificates are issued from more than 110 college and university partners which will allow students to market themselves toward gainful employment.
Students interested in gaining more information about the programs offered by The Center for Legal Studies can visit their website http://www.
legalstudies.
com or call 1-800-522-7737.