Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus 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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University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus (UNM-Gallup)

101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM

Established in 1968, the University of New Mexico Gallup Campus is the oldest and largest among the four branch campuses of UNM functioning under its mandate. This campus is located at 705 Gurley Ave. Gallup, NM 87301, a region known for its diverse and unique culture.

As a two-year community college, this institution specialized in building a strong educational foundation for students prior to transferring to four-year institutions.UNM Gallup operates with and governs other entities including South Campus at Zuni, Adult Basic Education Center on the North Side of Gallup, Middle College High School, Community Education and the Center for Career and Technical Education (CCTE) to meet the various needs of the community.

This institution has an open enrollment system and affordable tuition rates. It caters to a wide range of students from across the Gallup and McKinley County. At present, UNM Gallup offers High School Diploma, Certificates in 19 disciplines and Associate's Degrees in 28 programs, as well as 6 Bachelor’s degree and 3 programs for Master’s degree.  These programs are under the following divisions: Arts and Sciences; Education, Health and Human Services; Business and Applied Technology; and Community Based Education and Workforce Development. UNM Gallup also offers online courses, non-credit courses, Adult Basic Education and workforce development.

With a mission to become the leading post-secondary institution in the region, UNM Gallup assist students in their academic pursuit through the Lobo Learning Center that provides tutoring services, conducive environment for learning, mini-workshops and computers intended for research and course works.

New Student’s Guide http://www.gallup.unm.edu/vert/new-students/index.php

Programs and Courses http://www.gallup.unm.edu/vert/prog-courses/index.php

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).