Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Tyler Junior 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 Texas colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Tyler Junior College

3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX

Tyler Junior College, located in Tyler, Texas, was founded in 1926 to provide area residents access to higher education opportunities. The school was established to meet the needs of the community and currently serves over 32,000 students annually, 12,000 of which are credit students. The school was originally part of the Tyler public school system, but in 1945 was granted its own Junior College District which has been expanded over the years to include the schools districts of Tyler, Grand Saline, Lindale, Winona, Chapel Hill and Van. The school also operates satellite facilities located in Jacksonville and Lindale, providing additional coverage for the school's service area.

Academics

Tyler Junior College is one of the largest colleges in the state of Texas, and as a result offer a large number of programs that provide career and transfer opportunities for its students. Career training programs provide a comprehensive education in a given field, allowing that individual to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Students will have a mixture of classroom and practical courses, the former providing theoretical ideas, methods, and techniques which will be applied in simulated, controlled settings in the latter. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree which demonstrates competency and is useful in the pursuit of employment after graduation.

Academic transfer to a four year institution is accomplished by completing the first two years of such an education followed by applying to one's desired school or schools to transfer their credits and continue their pursuit of higher education. Upon transfer the student will complete the final two years, earning his or her bachelor's degree. Students transferring to a public Texas institution  will find transfer made easier through agreements in place that guarantee admission if certain requirements are met. Transfer to private or out of state schools will have varying requirements that should be researched well in advance if desired.

Programs offered include:

• Vocational Nursing
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice
• Social Work
• Paralegal

Additional Services

TJC also provides continuing education and adult education courses. Continuing education courses are design to assist professionals, providing them with an updated education in their chosen field. Such courses are also required by the state for the renewal of certain licenses or certifications. Adult education courses are for individuals who had not completed high school. Such courses provide the equivalent of a high school education and prepare individuals for the GED exam which provides a diploma equivalent to those offered by a high school.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Tyler Junior College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individuals that wishes to pursue higher education to do so by meeting the minimum requirements for enrollment, providing a completed application, and paying all accrued fees by the start of each semester. Students should also supply transcripts and test scores, which may be used in lieu of a placement exam. Students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum, and it is recommended they participate in new student orientation to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of aid will provide their financial information through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used by the school to determine the need, program eligibility and awards for the student. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tyler Junior College 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

Salary & Wages

• Lubbock, TX
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $32910

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

• Lubbock, TX
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $33370

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).