Programs & Areas of Study
Paralegal
This program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for competence as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law office or other legal setting. (The terms “paralegal” and “legal assistant” are used interchangeably.) According to the National Association of Legal Assistants, professionals in this field have knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system and substantive and procedural law, which qualify them to do work of a legal nature under the supervision of an attorney.
Paralegal Degree Opportunities
Spotlight on Success
I Can Do It!
Leann Mimms, a November 2007 graduate and medical assistant for Gold Skin Care in Nashville, comes from a family with several medical professionals, including an aunt who is a registered nurse and a cousin who is a physician assistant. So it’s no surprise that after high school, she set her sights on a medical career.
