Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Broward 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 Florida colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Broward College

1519 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, FL

Broward College, formerly known as "Broward Community College", offers Associate and Bachelor degrees as well as technical and occupational training in various certificate programs at many of its locations in the greater Fort Lauderdale and Broward County area. Broward College also offers online degrees, specialized programs in health sciences and continuing education, as well as study abroad and international education programs.

Broward College educates all the law enforcement officers in Broward County, and has educated more than 80 percent of the County's working healthcare professionals.

History

Broward College was founded in 1960 at the former Naval Air Station in Fort Lauderdale as the first public institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida. It has grown to include three campuses and five centers, serving the communities of Broward County and South Florida. In its 50-year history, Broward College has educated more than one million students.

Academics

Broward College follows the semester academic calendar with fall (August - December), winter (January - May) and summer (May - August) terms.

Broward College offers many degrees or programs of study at its campuses or centers, as well as online.  Students may choose from:

• Bachelor in Science (BS) degrees
• Bachelor in Applied Science (BAS) degrees
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees
• Associate in Arts (AA) degree
• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees
• Continuing Education - for professional development, personal interest or test preparation
• Advanced Technical Certifications
• Applied Technology Diploma
• Certificates - Training for immediate entry into jobs without earning a degree

Broward College has departments located among its three main campuses and five centers or accessible online that include:

• Accounting Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Aviation
• Building Construction
• Business Administration (Central Campus)
• Communications Media
• Computer Science
• Dental
• Education
• Emergency Medical Services
• English and Language
• Environmental Science Technology
• Government and Law
• Graphic Design
• Health Sciences
• Health Information and Management
• Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management
• Instructional Technology
• International Studies
• Institute of Public Safety (IPS)
• Legal Assisting (Paralegal)
• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Marine Engineering Management
• Science and Mathematics
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Visual and Performing Arts

Student Life

Broward College offers a lively life on campus with many clubs, athletics, art, culture, social events and leisure activities available.  Broward students can choose from more than 100 clubs and organizations serving different interests, or attend college concerts, plays, museum exhibits and art gallery displays, shows at the Buehler Planetarium and Observatory or attend athletic events.  All students can exercise at Broward's gyms, participate in intramural sports or relax in one of the student activity centers located on each campus.

The "Writes of Spring," a literary festival that is a popular 3-day event for students and the public, takes place every March on or around Broward's North Campus.

Athletics

The Broward College Seahawks have athletic teams competing in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.  Broward's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has had several student-athletes go on to study at NCAA or NAIA schools with athletic scholarships that allow them to compete in their sport while they study.  The Athletic Training facility is located at Broward's Central Campus.

Satellite Campuses

Broward College has three main campuses and five centers, and also offers online courses and programs on the Internet.  Broward also has a Center for Health Sciences, which offers courses at different campus locations and various locations within the community.

Campuses:

• A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
• North Campus
• Judson A. Samuels South Campus

Broward County Centers:

• Miramar Center
• Willis Holcombe Center (downtown)
• Weston Center
• Pines Center
• Tigertail Center

Overseas Centers for Study Abroad programs:

• Overseas Center - Ecuador
• Overseas Center - Spain
• Overseas Center - Singapore

Community Life

Broward College's Central Campus is situated on 150 acres 11 miles west of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Broward College offers health information and discounted medical and dental care at The Wellness Center on each campus, as well as discounted childcare at Central, North and South campuses.

Broward College does not provide student or faculty housing. The college offers links to organizations in the local community that will help students find housing close to Broward's campuses.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Broward 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

Salary & Wages

• Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $44180

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).