The full-time Paralegal Studies Program is an 928-hour program that offers training for work as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.  This program includes basic courses in law and legal research as well as more specialized areas including Real Estate , Contract Law, Criminal Law, Civil Procedures, Tort Law, Domestic Relations Law,  Probate and Estate Law, Law Office Management, Corporate, Business, and Agency Law and Employment Law.  In addition, Computer Applications, Professional Ethics, Commercial and Consumer Law, Psychology and the Legal System, and Accounting and Taxation for Paralegals are offered.  A 200-hour on-site daytime internship is also required to successfully complete the program.

Prerequisites:  High school diploma or GED, and a passing score on the Career Test.

Individual classes are eligible for CLA Continuing Education credit.  Please call Ext. 293 for additional information.

CLA Exam

EHOVE is a proctor site for the CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) exam.  This is a two-day assessment offered three times throughout the year (March, July, December).  Registration and information may be attained through NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) by calling 1-915-587-6828 or by visiting the NALA website at www.nala.org.