Paralegal Program

The paralegal degree program at Champlain 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 Vermont colleges that offer paralegal program.

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Champlain College

62 Alumni Dr, Castleton, VT

Champlain College is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Burlington, VT, in a predominantly urban area. Champlain College has an annual student enrollment of about 3,100.

Areas of study offered at Champlain College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1490 - 1760 for the SAT exam and between 20 - 26 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of around 85% of which only 22% chose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $8,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.champlain.edu.

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).