Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Gwinnett College – Lilburn 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 Georgia colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Gwinnett College – Lilburn

Also known as Gwinnett College of Business

5141 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur, GA

Gwinnett College - Lilburn operates as a two-year private school dedicated to providing a solid education for students located in and around Lilburn. Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

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

Last year over 160 students were awarded degrees with about 56% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Gwinnett College, Lilburn offers several programs to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Medical Assistant
• Business Administration
• Paralegal
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Office Assistant

To help support students, Gwinnett College - Lilburn may provide services like those listed below:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for Gwinnett College - Lilburn was done by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Please visit gwinnettcollege.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gwinnett College – Lilburn has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $55880

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

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $53370

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).