Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Mountwest Community and Technical 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 Louisiana colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Mountwest Community and Technical College (MCTC)

3253 Ambassador Caffery, Lafayette, LA

Education and training for the future. This is what the Mountwest Community and Technology College aims to provide.

Mountwest is one of the 10 public community and technical colleges in West Virginia. The main campus is a beautiful 28-acre land with a 115,000-square-foot academic building. It is just 2 minutes walk from Interstate-64 and 5 minutes away from downtown Huntington. Its off-campus sites operate supplementary facilities which include Center for Culinary Arts, Continuing & Corporate Education and Inland Waterways Academy. The campus community has access to public transit all day and to 650 free parking spaces.

Pick from its nearly 60 associate degree programs which in majority are Associate in Applied Science. You may choose also from its 15 certificate programs in various fields. You’ll be impressed by its state-of-the-art classrooms and its free Wi-Fi campus-wide.

When you go full-time, you can earn an associate degree in 4 semesters excluding any prerequisite.

The available certificate programs which focus on competence in an area will require significantly fewer credit hours to complete.

Together with 1,200 on-site students, you may avail its roster of academic support services. In the Academic Success Center, they offer free tutoring, financial aid, counseling, registration, and career services.

For almost 4 decades, Mountwest provides high-quality academic experience, helpful student services and a variety of career pathways to choose from.

These efforts are made to let you have the excellent opportunities and to obtain rewarding jobs. Begin the climb now to your success at Mountwest Community and Technical College!

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MCTC has offered the following degree levels 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

• Lafayette, LA
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $37270

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

• Lafayette, LA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $33250

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).