Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) continuously for more than 40 years, our Paralegal program provides a practical educational experience to students new to the legal profession and those with years of experience working in law. The JCCC program provides students with real-world assignments and experiences to develop the skills needed to begin, continue, and move ahead in careers at private law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
The JCCC Paralegal program will prepare you for a successful career as a paralegal. You will learn how to investigate, interview, research legal precedent, and draft legal documents under the direction and supervision of an attorney. You will also develop skills in legal technology, litigation preparation, legal analysis, and communication.
Because we are an ABA approved program, you must have earned a qualifying degree before you can be awarded the Paralegal Certificate from JCCC.
If you have an associate of arts, associate of science, bachelor’s, or graduate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, then you may apply to the Paralegal program to earn the Paralegal Certificate, which requires successful completion of 32 semester credit hours.
If you do not yet have a qualifying degree, you can still apply to the Paralegal program to earn the Paralegal Certificate, but you must simultaneously enroll in the Liberal Arts, AA degree program. You will be required to successfully complete 60 semester credit hours, which are a combination of general education courses and paralegal courses.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
45
Hours
32
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
Johnson County Community College
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
12345 College Blvd Overland Park, KS
Local WIB
3 - Workforce Investment Area III
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
https://www.jccc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/
Refund Policy
https://www.jccc.edu/about/leadership-governance/policies/students/tuition-financial-aid/tuition-refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,400.00 Book fee for certificate program
Graduation Fees
$40.00 Cap, gown, tassel
In-State Tuition
$97.00 per credit hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$228.00 per credit hour
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,537.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,668.00
