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Legal Studies/Paralegal Post Baccalaureate

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Program Number: 

90110A

Program Credits: 

27.00

Estimated Total Cost: 

$4,300.00

Typical Start: 

Fall
Not Financial Aid Eligible

This certificate is designed for those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and will prepare you for a rewarding career in a wide selection of legal areas. As a paralegal, you will be involved in all facets of the law while working under the direction of a licensed attorney. A successful paralegal is a good communicator, enjoys working with diverse populations, pays attention to details when researching and analyzing facts, is a strong problem solver, and is ethical. Western’s Paralegal classes are taught by certified Wisconsin Paralegals and licensed Wisconsin Attorneys.

Admission Requirements:

College Requirements

Application: 

Yes

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Software and Technology

This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses [1].

If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form [2].

Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu [3] or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes [4] on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

Career Pathways: 

Legal Studies/Paralegal Post Baccalaureate

Prior Learning: 

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [5] about what may apply to this program.

Certificates: 

Legal Studies/Paralegal Post Baccalaureate

Associate Degree: 

Legal Studies/Paralegal

Courses

The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern [6] self-service portal when registering for class.

First Term

Civil Litigation 1
Course Number: 10110102
Credits: 3.00
Family Law
Course Number: 10110106
Credits: 3.00
Intro to Paralegal & Ethics
Course Number: 10110101
Credits: 3.00
Legal Research
Course Number: 10110104
Credits: 3.00
Real Estate Law
Course Number: 10110110
Credits: 3.00

Second Term

Administration of Estates
Course Number: 10110114
Credits: 3.00
Civil Litigation 2
Course Number: 10110103
Credits: 3.00
Legal Writing
Course Number: 10110105
Credits: 3.00
Paralegal Internship/Field St
Course Number: 10110143
Credits: 3.00

Western Technical College
400 7th Street North
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601

608-785-9200
800-322-9982


Links
[1] https://www.westerntc.edu/sites/default/files/programs/documents/Technology_Requirements.pdf
[2] https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DniDXv9HckGZ5BpZ1xtAINzEPDqm29RGnADqdoibRwxUM0ZIV0tLRE1OS0NaOTY5U01aOFNVNDdVUS4u
[3] mailto:LearningCommons@westerntc.edu
[4] https://kb.westerntc.edu/112380
[5] https://www.westerntc.edu/credit-prior-learning
[6] https://mywestern.westerntc.edu/