Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Central Virginia Community 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 Virginia colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Central Virginia Community College

1330 N Millitary Hwy, Norfolk, VA

Central Virginia Community College, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was founded in 1966 to serve the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford, and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. CVCC Lynchburg is a 2 year institution with a focus on providing the highest quality education possible for its students through the continued review and updating of programs and facilities to meet the needs of modern students within the school's service area. The school funded through state, federal, local and private sources as well as tuition.

Academics
CVCC Lynchburg offers a variety of programs at the associate level, as well as vocational programs that offer certificates and diplomas. Continuing education and specialized training classes are also available. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by the application to transfer to a college or university, to complete one's bachelor's degree. Vocational and career programs allow students to develop the skills and abilities necessary to0 work as professionals in their chosen field. Graduates of such programs will be eligible to pursue entry level positions in their area of study.

Programs offered include:

• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Cosmetology
• Photography

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Attending Central Virginia Community College should be a high school graduate or have a GED or be at least 18 years old. An online application is available for admissions and it is advised to have all financial aid is in order prior to the start of the term.

Financial aid information is available through an online request form on CVCC Lynchburg's website. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the information from which will be used by the financial aid office in order to determine a student's needs and aid program eligibility. Aid is offered in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships, and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each 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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $45160

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

• Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $38340

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).