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5
Month Program
Hybrid
Classes
94%
Placement Rate
9:1 Student
Teacher Ratio
Next Class Starts September 23rd
As a student in the Paralegal Studies program, you’ll receive hands-on learning with an emphasis on practical legal skills that enable you to draft legal documents and to be familiar with fundamental concepts and filing procedures of business law, contracts, estate planning, family law, litigation and much more. Altrain’s Paralegal Program is the first of it’s kind in Arizona. The program combines legal theory with hands-on training.
Small class sizes allow for personalized attention with experienced instructors. You’ll be provided with the highest quality training to succeed as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Altrain Assisting Academy has partnered with Legal Docs, LLC a Arizona Licensed Legal Document Preparation business to gain real world, hands on document preparation and filing experience.
Discover What You'll Receive
- Certificate of Completion in Legal Assisting
- NALA Exam Preparation and Online Practice Material
- NALA CP Exam Fees
- Notary Application, Bond Fees and Stamp Package
- Document Drafting Software Training
- Clio Software Training
- Clio Student Subscription
- LexisNexis Training
- LexisNexis Student Subscription
- Lifetime Job Placement Assistance
Discover What You'll Learn
*Prerequisite: High School diploma or GED.
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Intro to the Legal System & Paralegalism 36 hours
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Business Law & Contracts 36 hours
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Estate Planning 48 hours
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Trust Administration and Probate Litigation 24 hours
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Family Law 24 hours
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Litigation and Rules of Procedure 24 hours
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Criminal Law 18 hours
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Job Placement (Interview Skills) 3 hours
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Applied Legal Experience 12 hours
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Total 225 hours
Legal Assistant Class Schedule
In Person Learning
Classes Start Quarterly-
Morning classes available to fit within busy schedules. All classes are Monday – Thursday for 3 hours per day.
Hybrid Learning
Classes Start Twice per Year-
Designed for the most flexibility. With this option, you’ll attend four pre-recorded lecture videos per week and attend labs on select Saturdays for 3 hours. Schedule a tour for more details.
Imagine All The Career Opportunities
Altrain Assisting Academy’s Legal Assistant Program offers a 3-hour Job Placement course. This course walks through finding employment, appropriate attire for an interview, and general interview skills.
Students also receive:
- Assistance with Resume Creation
- Assistance with Cover Letter Writing
- Assistance with Developing a Reference List
- Professional Interview Portfolio
Many Legal organizations and Corporations around the Valley consider Altrain Assisting Academy as a prominent partner within the industry, reaching out for their staffing needs. Knowing the skills that students graduate with, we assist students with landing their dream job.
Altrain Assisting Academy has partnered with Legal Docs, LLC a Arizona Licensed Legal Document Preparation business to gain real world, hands on document preparation and filing experience.
Employment Outlook
The employment of Legal Assistants/Paralegals is projected to grow 12%* from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Once you complete the program, you’ll be qualified to work as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in any law firm or corporate office. Students graduate prepared in all aspects of Estate Planning, Probate, Family Law, Civil Litigation and Criminal Law.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Legal Assistant
