Legal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/25/2023
Program Description
This 24 credit-hour certificate program is designed for those individuals who are currently employed or employable in the legal field or those who, because of legal experience, could benefit from these specialty options. The various choices available allow the student to develop special interests and skills.;
To receive a certificate in Legal Studies, students must have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree, an Associate in Arts or Science degree, or a bachelors degree which includes general education courses equivalent to those required in Harper Colleges Associate in Applied Science degree in Legal Studies. Students who have earned an AGS degree do not qualify to receive a certificate in Legal Studies. Verification of the degree must be submitted before the certificate will be awarded. Contact evaluation@harpercollege.edu prior to submitting the application for graduation for the Legal Studies certificate to confirm eligibility.;
Students who complete the 24 credit-hour certificate are eligible to use our computerized placement service and otherwise work as paralegals/legal assistants/or another supporting role for a practicing attorney. Students should be aware that there are legal restrictions on the practice of law by laymen.;
Students pursuing this certificate program should be aware that the American Bar Association requires that a minimum nine (9) credit hours must be completed face-to-face or in a synchronous/live online modality.;
Students electing to earn a certificate in Legal Studies are eligible to apply credits earned toward completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree.;
Learn more at https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/public-service/paralegal/index.php
Established in 1980
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Harper College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
William Rainey Harper College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 440.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,252.00 |
| Books | $1,382.00 |
| Fees | $988.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,922.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid depends on the eligibility of the individual
Application Procedure
3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Prerequisites - Must have an AAS or BA
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Legal Studies Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/25/2023
Program Description
This 24 credit-hour certificate program is designed for those individuals who are currently employed or employable in the legal field or those who, because of legal experience, could benefit from these specialty options. The various choices available allow the student to develop special interests and skills.;
To receive a certificate in Legal Studies, students must have earned an Associate in Applied Science degree, an Associate in Arts or Science degree, or a bachelors degree which includes general education courses equivalent to those required in Harper Colleges Associate in Applied Science degree in Legal Studies. Students who have earned an AGS degree do not qualify to receive a certificate in Legal Studies. Verification of the degree must be submitted before the certificate will be awarded. Contact evaluation@harpercollege.edu prior to submitting the application for graduation for the Legal Studies certificate to confirm eligibility.;
Students who complete the 24 credit-hour certificate are eligible to use our computerized placement service and otherwise work as paralegals/legal assistants/or another supporting role for a practicing attorney. Students should be aware that there are legal restrictions on the practice of law by laymen.;
Students pursuing this certificate program should be aware that the American Bar Association requires that a minimum nine (9) credit hours must be completed face-to-face or in a synchronous/live online modality.;
Students electing to earn a certificate in Legal Studies are eligible to apply credits earned toward completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree.;
Learn more at https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/public-service/paralegal/index.php
Established in 1980
CIP: 22-0302 Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Provider Information
Harper College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Legal Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
William Rainey Harper College
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
32 Weeks ( 440.00 Hours / 24.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,252.00 |
| Books | $1,382.00 |
| Fees | $988.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,922.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid depends on the eligibility of the individual
Application Procedure
3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Prerequisites - Must have an AAS or BA
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes