Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Northwest Career 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 Connecticut colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Northwest Career College

Also known as Lincoln Culinary Institute

8 Progress Drive, Shelton, CT

Formally Northwest Health Careers, Northwest Career College (NWCC) is located in the Las Vegas Technology Center, in Nevada. NWCC includes two massage clinics, two medical labs, and four dental operatories.

Current Available Programs:

• Dental Assisting
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Administrative Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Pharmacy Technician
• Paralegal Studies
• CPR Training
• English Second Language Classes

Total costs, including tuition, fees, books, uniforms, certification exams, laptop computer, and materials:

• Dental Assisting - $13,990
• Massage Therapy - $13,990
• Medical Administrative Assisting - $13,990
• Medical Assisting - $13,990
• Medical Billing and Coding - $13,990
• Pharmacy Technician - $13,990
• Paralegal Studies - $25,750

NWCC provides Career Services that includes resume assistance, mock interviews, and externship (on-the-job training) coordination to prepare the student for graduation. They believe the work experience coupled with professional skills will help get the student’s foot in the door of potential jobs.

With small class sizes and the ability to take either day or night classes, NWCC wants offer flexibility to their students to ensure the success of their learning experience. Instruction is a combination of lectures, laboratory practice, computer training, and simulated medical exams—providing the hands-on training that’s an important part of any medical office or hospital setting.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify, as well as scholarships and institutional financial aid. Visit the webpage here  for more information on financial aid.

Visit the NWCC contact information and map at http://www.northwestcareercollege.edu/contactus.html

Students Enrolled in the Paralegal Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Career 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

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).