Paralegal Program

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

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Hagerstown Community College

11400 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD

With a history beginning in 1946, the Hagerstown Community College (HCC) holds the distinction of being the first of its kind throughout the state of Maryland. Since its founding, HCC has endeavored to provide a venue for excellent educational opportunities in collaboration with the community it serves. The college's main campus now sprawls over 300 acres and is home to at least 4,500 students (as of 2012).

Academic programs are divided into several divisions which include Mathematics and Science, Nursing, English and Humanities, Developmental Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Technology and Computer Studies, and Nursing. Certification programs such as those for Commercial Transportation Administration and Management are also offered. Adults looking to be trained for various job skills may join the Job Training Student Resources Program.

High school students who are at least 16 years of age with excellent credentials may be admitted to HCC's Early Support for Students Entering College Education (ESSENCE) Program. Whether from local public or private high schools, students may set their sights on earning college credits and even qualify for financial assistance in doing so. This program is also open for home-schooled individuals.

While most classes are taken on campus, opportunities for night study and online learning are also provided for. These allow students who need to work and study at the same time to still successfully pursue their educational goals. Those who choose to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs may be granted additional financial assistance of up to $2,500 each semester via S-STEM scholarships.

Athletic programs are accommodated in the 5,000 capacity Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center (ARCC) which also serves as home to the college's Hawks teams for Track and Field, Softball, and Baseball, among others. The ARCC began operations in 1988 and has since become a venue for sporting and various social events for the college and the community as well.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hagerstown Community College offers a less than two-year award 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

• Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $52510

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).