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Paralegal

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Become a Paralegal

This program is an intense, fast-paced introduction to the legal system, basic concepts of paralegalism, and legal research and writing. Small classes taught in an interactive hands-on style give students a solid foundation in the legal system, legal terminology, civil procedure, criminal procedure, evidence, interviewing, law office management, and ethics.

Students who complete this course gain skills in drafting documents, interviewing, trial preparation, briefing cases, and legal research and writing, utilizing the UNM Law Library, WESTLAW, and visits to observe motions and trials in the courtroom. Students are required to complete basic legal research and writing assignments including legal memoranda.

Upon successful completion and at the recommendation of the instructor, students are eligible to apply for a mentored paralegal internship in government setting or private law firms. Internship sites are arranged by the instructor.

Over 75% of the students who have completed both the course and the internship are currently working as Paralegals.

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Upcoming Paralegal Courses

37327 Paralegal Internship
The internship is designed to expand knowledge through supervised placements in governmental and other legal settings. The student intern will work under the direct supervision of an attorney or paralegal in a governmental agency or law office as arranged and approved by the instructor. Completion of UNM Continuing Education Paralegal Certificate course with a GPA of 3.0 or better and instructor recommendation is required for enrollment in the internship.
Note: UNM Tuition Remission eligible.

Section A Jun 1 - Aug 3 Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$1,699.00 For 46 Session(s)
Off Site Location
Anita Traub


37326 Paralegal Certificate Course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal system and basic concepts of paralegalism, including civil procedure, litigation, evidence, interviewing, law office management, ethics, and Court rules and procedures. Students will learn basic library and online research, in addition to legal analysis and legal writing skills.
Note: UNM Tuition Remission eligible.

Section A Jul 2 - Aug 17 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
$2,199.00 For 32 Session(s)
CE South Building
Anita Traub


 

Tuition Assistance for Paralegal

Tuition assistance may be available if you are unemployed, a veteran or veteran’s spouse, or a person with a disability. Other options include education loans. For more funding options, and contact information, please visit our Loans and Financial Aid Page.

 

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