Division of Continuing Professional Studies
Paralegal Studies
Touted as one of the fastest growing careers in the United States, paralegals are in high demand. Obtaining either an associate’s degree in Paralegal or a bachelor’s degree in Paralegal from Champlain College’s Division of Continuing Professional Studies will prepare you for a career within the legal industry.
In the legal profession, the powers of persuasion, interpretation, and comprehension can make all the difference in a case. Our program provides adult learners with the education needed to succeed in this profession through honing your writing and reasoning skills, as well as gaining a solid foundation in legal matters.
Program highlights include:
- A mix of professional and general education courses, offering a well-rounded course of study with a solid foundation in law and litigation
- A practical and “hands-on” curriculum designed around the needs of career-minded students and the legal profession
- Coursework that develops solid research and writing skills that you can apply in many fields
- The chance to learn how to prepare pleadings, interview clients, research legal problems, draft documents and assist attorneys at trial
- Instruction in legal ethics, legal writing and critical thinking
