Paralegal Program
The Carthage paralegal program prepares adult learners for
careers as paralegals or to enhance their current careers by
gaining better understanding of legal issues and processes.
- The program is offered throughout the year in the evenings.
- Classes begin throughout the year, meeting Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 pm.
- Taught by three distinguished practicing attorneys, each 14-week program provides coursework leading to a Paralegal Generalist Certificate of Completion.
Admission Requirements
- You must have a high school diploma and three years of experience in a professional work environment. Most students enrolled in the paralegal program have completed some college credits and have experience in business or in a field requiring legal knowledge.
- If you have not completed college credits, or do not have work experience in a professional environment, a letter of recommendation may be accepted as evidence of your ability to succeed in this program. Your admissions counselor will advise you if a recommendation letter is necessary.
Application
Ready to apply? A paralegal program application (PDF) is available for you to print out.
Tuition
The 2007-2008 tuition is $3,995 for this 11-credit program. Upon
successful completion of the program, students receive a
Certificate of Completion from Carthage and have access to
official transcripts from the program.
Job Placement
The Carthage Career Services Center provides information on all paralegal jobs and service providers in southeast Wisconsin and northeast Illinois. Resumé writing workshops, mock interviews, and job listings are available through the Career Services center. Employers frequently use the college's placement services to fill positions in:- Private Law Firms
- Public and Private Corporations
- Government Agencies
- Insurance Companies
- Human Resources
- Banking Institutions
- Real Estate Agencies