Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Finger Lakes 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 New York colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Finger Lakes Community College (FIT)

227 W 27th St, New York, NY

Finger Lakes Community College, located in Canandaigua, New York, is a public, two year, open enrollment institution founded in 1965 and part of the State University of New York (SUNY) System. The school originally operated out of a storefront, though eventually moved to a 250 acre location and currently serves nearly 7,000 students annually. The school also operates campuses in Victor, Geneva and Newark to better meet the needs of residents in its multi-county service area.

Academics

Students at Finger Lakes Community College will be able to choose from a variety of programs that allow for academic transfer or prepare individuals for a career through technical or vocational training. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that provides the equivalent of the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion students will transfer to a four year institution to continue their education and complete their bachelor's degree. Career programs allow students to receive an education in one of several high demand feels offered by the school with the purpose of seeking employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Administrative Assistant
• Communications
• Engineering
• Nursing
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

FLCC is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested in enrollment to do so through the completion and submission of an application and payment of fees in a timely manner. Students should have a high school diploma or equivalent or should be at least eighteen years of age. Submission of transcripts and standardized test scores is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor and participating in orientation. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need which is determined by one's information provided through thee Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Finger Lakes Community College 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $51950
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $62680

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $47740
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $43900

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).