Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Computer Career Center teaches students to perform legal research, as well as drafting, investigatory record-keeping, and other administrative functions related to the legal system. Students who graduate the program will perform these functions under the supervision of an attorney or in a court and will gain instruction from the program in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and other legal specializations. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Computer Career Center (CCC)

850 N Telshor Blvd, Suite K, Las Cruces, NM

Computer Career Center is a two-year career school dedicated to offering a sound education for students located in and around El Paso. Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Business and Marketing Studies

Over the previous several years CCC granted degrees to over two thousand students with around 82% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Computer Career Center offers several programs to pick from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Computer Networking
• Medical Administration

To help students and alumni succeed, Computer Career Center may provide support services like those listed below:

• Online classes
• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation

The Council on Occupational Education has accredited the program courses of Computer Career Center for over twenty-four straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Computer Career Center offers an associate's degree program in paralegal.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Description

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, paralegals and legal assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Description

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, title examiners, abstractors, and searchers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.3% from 2014 to 2024

Legal Support Workers, All Other

Description

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).