Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Pioneer Pacific College 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 Oregon colleges that offer paralegal program.

Pioneer Pacific College

3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass, OR

Pioneer Pacific College, located in Wilsonville, Oregon, was founded in 1981 when it was known as Skilltronics, Inc.. The school provided training programs in the growing electronics industry. By 1983 the school relocated to Wilsonville and by 1989 was purchased by Pacific Education Corporation and renamed to the current name. Over the next two decades the school has expanded, opening new campuses and adding to its program offerings. In 2004 the school began offering bachelor degrees to go alongside its associate programs. Most recently the school became approved by the American Bar Association to provide paralegal/legal assistant programs.

Academics

Pioneer Pacific College offers programs in a number of high demand fields that result in a diploma, associate or bachelor degrees depending on the program. These programs prepare individuals for a entry into the workforce upon graduation, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties and tasks successfully in a professional environment. Programs fall into one of six categories. These are healthcare, business, criminal justice, legal, information technology and culinary arts.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Paralegal
• Information Technology
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Though various programs offered at Pioneer Pacific College have differing admission requirements, all require students to be high school graduates and to take the ACT-Career Programs Assessment Test exam, unless they have completed a year of college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Financial aid is available in the form of federal grants and loans. Students in need of financial aid should complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility and awards. Assistance in the financial aid application process may obtained through the school's financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pioneer Pacific College 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).