Assist Attorneys With Essential Tasks And Help Clients
Paralegal Associate's degree and Paralegal certificate
Paralegals, or legal assistants, are trusted, knowledgeable, resourceful, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for their clients; and they continue to be in demand as they perform a growing number of essential tasks in legal offices.
When you earn our Paralegal Associate’s degree or Paralegal Certificate, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of today’s fast-paced legal environment and the skills you need to succeed in your paralegal career. Plus, if you have already earned an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, our Paralegal Certificate curriculum is designed to give you the core legal knowledge and skills you need to start your paralegal career in as little as one year.
Be a valuable asset to an attorney with a Paralegal education
As a Rasmussen College Paralegal student, you will become prepared to enter your career with the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to confidently succeed.
Our curriculum is based on recommendations from such nationally-recognized organizations as the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Throughout your coursework, you will learn how to navigate Westlaw and Lexis Nexis with ease so your legal research skills are at the highest level. You will explore common legal areas such a family law, and learn how to apply our country’s law to specific disputes.
Your coursework and instructors will prepare you to take the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal Examination (CLA/CP Exam) upon graduation to further improve your professional credentials. As a Rasmussen College student, you can take this exam at no additional cost to you—the application fee is covered.
Learn more about our Paralegal Associate’s degree online or on campus and how Rasmussen College can help you start your path to a rewarding career. Complete the contact request form on the right or call us at (888) 549-6755, and one of our program managers will be happy to answer all of your questions.
Paralegal Courses
When you graduate with a Paralegal degree, you’ll have the skills to provide services in all phases of the legal system including courts, law firms and government agencies, under the supervision of an attorney.
Some key courses include:
Corporate Law
You will learn about the formation, operation, and dissolution of the corporate entity.
Legal Research and Writing
You will learn the role of the paralegal in performing substantive legal analysis and writing tasks.
Paralegal Internship
You will complete a minimum of 130 hours working as a paralegal in an approved internship site, and have the opportunity to become WESTLAW certified.
Paralegal Career Outlook
The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career as a paralegal. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available throughout your career.
After you earn your Paralegal degree, here’s a snapshot of the career outlook:
Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡ |
25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Projected Growth |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $36,760 | $46,980 | $60,620 | 28% |
‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.
Seamless Credit Transfer Policies
Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult. At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation. View our official Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.
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