Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Chesapeake 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 Maryland colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Chesapeake College (CSM)

8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD

Chesapeake College, located in Wye Mills, Maryland, was founded in 1965 to serve the counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, Queen Anne's and Kent. The School is a public two year institution, and the first of its type to be located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The school operates a second campus in Cambridge to provide more opportunities and easier access for residents of its service area.

Academics

As a comprehensive community college, Chesapeake College provides students with a variety of programs that allow them to pursue education or career training as desired. Academic transfer programs allow student complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career and technical programs provide an education and training in a high demand field or industry for students who intend to enter the workforce after completing the program. The length of the program will vary based on the type of education pursued but can be as short a six months and as long as two years.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Nursing
• General Studies
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at Chesapeake College may do so by submitting an application, paying all fees and meeting the admissions criteria of being 18 years of age at minimum or having the equivalent of a high school diploma. Students are asked to submit transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. New Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor to discuss program enrollment. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants and awarded based on need as determined by a student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chesapeake College has offered the following program levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 9
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $69560

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $55290

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).