Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Rappahannock 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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Rappahannock Community College (RCC)

2500 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA

About

Rappahannock Community College, located in Glenns, Virginia, was founded in 1969 and is one of the 23 colleges that comprise Virginia Community College System. The school maintains three campuses located in Glenns, Warsaw, and King George to better serve  residents living within the schools service area as part of southeastern Virginia.

RCC school is dedicated to providing a high quality education for its students, ensuring that the programs remain relevant and current.

Academics
Rappahannock Community College offers students a large number of program options to ensure that regardless of the student's goal, the school will have options. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue an education and earn a  bachelor's degree.

Technical and career programs provide in training and education in a specific high demand field or industry with the intention of pursuing long term steady employment in that field or industry upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Computer Programming
• Nursing
• Paralegal
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Rappahannock Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested in enrolling to do so by submitting an application and paying associated fees. Students are asked to provide transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam.

Students are also asked to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor prior to registration in order to become more familiar with the school and to make an educated choice regarding program enrollment. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and is offered in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

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

• Lynchburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $35510

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).