Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at San Juan 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 New Mexico colleges that offer paralegal program.

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San Juan College (SJC)

921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, NM

The main campus of San Juan College is located on the north side of Farmington, New Mexico, consisting of 15 main campus buildings and five off-site facilities. Their mission is “to inspire and support life-long learning to achieve personal and community goals by providing quality education, services, and cultural enrichment.”

With many of their programs easily transferring to four-year institutions, San Juan College offers over 119 academic undergraduate programs and majors.

Academic Schools and Continuing Education:

• School of Business
• School of Energy
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Humanities
• School of Science, Math, and Engineering
• School of Trades and Technology
• Center for Community Engagement

Tuition for New Mexico Residents is $41 per credit hour + additional student and technology fees—for non-residents tuition is $105 per credit hour + additional student and technology fees. Some certification programs and Associate of Applied Science degrees such as Nursing, Cosmetology, and Dental Hygiene, may have additional fees.

Student services at San Juan College consist of the Advising and Counseling Center, as well as programs such as EDGE (academic, career, and financial advisement) and other student activities for amusement and recreation.

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Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SJC offers an associate's degree 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

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).