Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 242600
- Phone: (662) 325-2323
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
104FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,066Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Paralegal Program
The paralegal degree program at Northeast Mississippi 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 Mississippi colleges that offer paralegal program.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College
Lee Boulevard, Mississippi State, MS
About
Northeast Mississippi Community College, located in Booneville, Mississippi, was founded in 1948 and was originally known as Northeast Mississippi Community College.The school's land was sold to the state with the purpose that a college be build upon it. The school took its current name in 1987 and currently maintains a five county service area that includes Alcorn, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Tippah, and Union. The school is one of fifteen in the state of Mississippi and also has two extension centers in Corinth and New Albany.
Academics
NEMCC is a comprehensive community college that offers programs and services that allow students to obtain academic transfer or career training. Career training programs provide education in a specific industry or field, often in demand locally, allowing the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete, conferring a degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer programs provide a curriculum that completes the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.
Programs offered include:
Accounting
Business Administration
Communications
Liberal Arts
Nursing
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students who wish to enroll at NEMCC may do so may by submitting a completed application for admission and paying all associated fees. Students should supply previous transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, scholarships and grants which are awarded based on need. A student's need is determined by the by the information on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.
Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northeast Mississippi Community College offers an associate's degree program in paralegal.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| White | 5 |
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
Upon completion of the Paralegal program at Northeast Mississippi Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Northeast Mississippi Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northeast Mississippi Community College may offer services including:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Northeast Mississippi Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball