Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Mountain Empire 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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Mountain Empire Community College

Also known as MECC, Mountain Empire

109 Bridge St., Suite 200, Danville, VA

About Mountain Empire 

Empire Community College, located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. ECC began operation in 1972 to provide residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson Counties postsecondary education opportunities. The school was established through legislation approved in 1966 by Virginia Assembly to establish statewide education.

As a result the school is one of 23 colleges that comprise the Virginia Community College System.  VCCS operates two year institutions statewide in order to provide quality education and coverage to ensure that all areas in the state have access to education.

Academics

Students will have a variety of program options available to them at Mountain Empire Community College. Academic transfer programs prepare students for entry to a college or university by first allowing them to complete their freshman and sophomore years at low cost and locally then transfer those credits and use them toward a bachelor's degree.

Career programs provide education and training in one of several high demand fields for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional for the purposes of long term employment.

Programs offered include:

• Computer Programming
• Paralegal
• Liberal Arts
• Corrections
• Funeral Service

Admissions and Financial Aid

Mountain Empire Community College is a public, two year institution, that admits an interested individuals who are at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma. Individuals must complete the application for admission, pay all fees, and provide transcripts and test scores if available.

Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor, participate in orientation and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need as determined by the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be resubmitted every year.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

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

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).