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One of the only programs approved by the American Bar Association in the Twin Cities ... the Paralegal program at North Hennepin Community College prepares students to assist lawyers and administrators of law-related occupations in providing efficient legal services to the public. The specialty courses are the core of the program and include the following areas of law: legal research and writing, domestic relations, evidence and investigation, property, wills and estate administration, business organizations, and litigation.
Faculty
Licensed attorneys teach the legal specialty courses offered at North Hennepin. The faculty is active in the profession and most maintain private law practices in addition to their teaching responsibilities. The depth of experience of the faculty insures that you will receive practical and timely information relevant to paralegal duties.
Employment
You can perform legal work for attorneys in private law firms, government agencies or large corporations with a Paralegal A.S. Degree or Certificate from North Hennepin Community College. Paralegal duties vary according to the nature of employment, level of experience, and level of education. Examples of tasks include:
- Interviewing clients and witnesses.
- Performing research and investigating facts.
- Drafting documents and correspondence.
- Conducting compliance and regulatory activity.
- Conducting a variety of transactional services.
- Managing attorney's case load.
Figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the demand for paralegals will increase 68 percent between now and the year 2006 - nearly five times the average increase for all other professions. North Hennepin maintains alliances with local placement agencies and temporary agencies to further enhance the student's job seeking activity. Education and experience are the two most important factors in securing the most challenging and highest paying positions, and you can get them both at North Hennepin Community College.
Useful Resources
The following links to non-NHCC Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
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Degrees and certificates offered in Paralegal:Paralegal A.S.
Paralegal Cert.
Paralegal 30th Anniversary Luncheon:
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 12:00pm
RSVP by Friday, September 19, at
http://www.nhcc.edu/paralegal_luncheon/
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