大专文凭
律师/法律研究
副学士学位课程选择
类开始
1月8日
20 Mo. 幸运28计划的长度 | 62-65 学分 |
在线 或校园 | $464 每学分成本 |
大专文凭
律师/法律研究
副学士学位课程选择
从律师助理/法律助理开始你的新职业
| 认证 | 获高等教育委员会认可 |
|---|---|
| 幸运28计划的长度 | 20个月 |
| 转移信用 | 最多48个认可学分1 |
| 格式 | 选择亚特兰大的在线课程或校园课程 |
| 认证 | 准备注册律师助理考试(NALA) |
| 通路 | 如有选择，可继续修读高级法律课程/法律预科课程(法学学士学位) |
满意度
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2022 Herzing Graduate Survey.
满意度
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2022 Herzing Graduate Survey.
概述:法律助理/律师助理副学士学位选项
The paralegal 和 legal studies degree options are associate-level undergraduate 程序s which prepare you to start your legal career as a paralegal.
这些学位课程可以在网上或亚特兰大校区获得，2 为学生提供法律援助的基本知识和技能, 法律研究, 合同法, 法律写作, 还有更多.
注重职业发展课程
发现 crucial knowledge 和 skills required to succeed in your work 和 build a foundation for continued career growth.
灵活的安排
软件下载努力帮助你保持学校和生活的平衡, 努力为忙碌的非传统学生提供尽可能灵活的服务.
有经验的教师
Get face-to-face instruction from experienced 和 credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.
一生的支持
软件下载将为您的职业发展提供全面的服务, 个性化的学生服务，终身职业指导.
滚动招生
不用担心申请截止日期. 当你准备好了就申请，并准备尽快开始.
1月8日开课
今天了解更多
法律的各个领域都有律师助理工作的机会, 包括家庭法, 破产, 员工福利, 人身伤害, 诉讼, 版权问题, 刑法, 劳动法, 移民, 还有房地产. 而十分之七的律师助理在律师事务所工作, 其他许多人受雇于政府或公司的法律部门.
所有 paralegals assist lawyers with the creation of legal documents 和 conduct research on laws, 法庭案件及合约, 但有些职责会因雇主的不同而有所不同. Those entering this field with little or no prior experience will typically perform routine tasks, taking on the additional responsibility of more varied tasks after gaining the appropriate experience.
- Private sector paralegals - Legal assistants working for law firms or 公司s often assists on such topics as 员工福利 plans, 股东协议, 财务报告, 以及政府的劳动法规.
- Public sector paralegals - Duties for legal assistants working for government agencies depend on the specific focus of that agency. Those employed at the community level may assist with projects that help people who otherwise could not afford legal services. 如果从事诉讼工作, 律师助理可以协助维护档案, 政策研究, the preparation of explanatory documents about regulations 和 policy relating to that agency, 为机构听证会整理数据.
- 自由律师助理-在一些州, 律师助理可以为律师做自由职业者, 律师事务所或法律部门. They may work in a specialty area of the law or provide general assistance on exceptionally large or short-deadline projects.
发现 各州律师助理的平均工资 看看作为一个有经验的法律助理你能挣多少钱.
他们在哪里工作??
Legal assistants are typically employed in an office setting 和 spend their time on the computer or in a legal library. 法律助理可以根据雇主的需要兼职或全职工作. Full-time employees typically receive a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare 和 retirement savings plan(s). A 40-hour work week is st和ard for most full-time paralegals however those employed by law firms may be required to work additional hours to meet court deadlines. 法律助理可能需要预防眼睛疲劳和腕管综合症, 长时间坐在电脑前工作的人更容易出现这些症状.
潜在的职位名称是什么?
This 程序 specifically prepares students to become 律师助理s 和 Legal Assistants.
我该如何在这个职业中进步?
Professionals in the paralegal field advance by taking on greater responsibility; this includes a greater diversification of duties, 对案件工作或截止日期至关重要的任务, 并监督其他部门人员. 在完成律师助理/法律协助的副学士学位后, experience is the largest factor in advancement; however, obtaining a bachelor degree will help most paralegals advance at a faster pace 和 earn a higher income. 认证s are also available for paralegals who wish to maximize promotional 和 employment opportunities.
程序 仪
法律协助/律师助理 学位课程
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The 程序 prepares students with the skills 和 academic knowledge necessary for a career as a legal assistant/paralegal working under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as "a person qualified by education, 培训, 或被律师雇佣或聘用的工作经验, 律师事务所, 公司, 政府机构, or other entity 和 who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible." These career opportunities may be in small or large firms working as a legal assistant/paralegal. The duties of a legal assistant/paralegal include assisting the lawyer with research, 短暂的准备, 及其他法务机关行政管理. 职责不包括从事法律工作, 建议客户, or setting fees since paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, 除非法律允许.
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认证 & 披露的信息
1. 亚特兰大 Only - 法律助理/律师助理理学副学士 – A minimum of 15 semester credit hours in legal specialty credits (PL) must be taken in residence. Bachelor of Science in 法律研究 – A minimum of 27 semester credit hours in legal specialty credits (PL) must be taken in residence.
2. The 法律助理/律师助理理学副学士 和 the Bachelor of Science in 法律研究 程序s at Herzing大学 - 亚特兰大 is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA, 北克拉克街321号, 芝加哥, 伊利诺斯州, 60654-7598, 800-285-2221, www.americanbar.org).
Only the Herzing大学 paralegal/legal studies 程序s at 亚特兰大 are approved by the American Bar Association.
3. The Herzing大学 法律研究 程序s offered online are not approved by the ABA.
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Going back to school at the age of 50 was scary 和 challenging, but my instructors were great! Everyone I met was underst和ing, patient, sincere 和 passionate about their jobs. 我的教练真的很关心我的成功，他们帮助我相信自己. 我在课堂上学到的一切, 结合我过去的工作经验, has helped me achieve a better underst和ing of the legal field 和 has put my career in new perspective.
