ABOUT 色中色
Welcome to 色中色!
色中色 values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote 色中色 as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. 色中色 enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. 色中色 students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are 色中色!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
色中色 ONLINE
色中色 is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. 色中色 offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
色中色 wants to be your choice for higher education. 色中色 offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are 色中色!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Continuing Education & Community Outreach
1025 Chilton Circle, Elko Campus
Phone: 775-327-5300 and 775-327-2380
FAX: 775-327-5316
TRAINING PROGRAMS AND COURSES
FEATURED Career Training Programs and Classes
Online Paralegal Course
Certified paralegals play an extremely important role in the legal industry. This 100% online course will prepare you for the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam, offered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). You鈥檒l learn how to perform a variety of tasks that paralegals experience every day, such as legal research, interviews, analysis and more.
鈥淚t was different than going to a classroom, but I really enjoyed this course! Now that I鈥榲e finished, I help file motions for everything from reopening cases to filing for telephonic appeals,鈥� Sonjie A.
Job Outlook for Paralegals
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for paralegals will grow by 15% through 2026, which is faster than most other positions.
The BLS states that the average annual salary for paralegals is $50,000. However, salary can increase depending on your law specialty and your experience level.
Paralegals FAQs
WHAT DOES A PARALEGAL DO?
Paralegals perform many duties that attorneys also perform themselves. Paralegals can conduct legal research; draft contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents; answer client questions and help prepare for trial.
IS PARALEGAL A GOOD JOB?
U.S. News and World Report listed paralegal as #2 on its list of 鈥淏est Jobs that Don鈥檛 Require a College Degree.鈥� Paralegals were also included on the 鈥淭he 100 Best Jobs鈥� list overall based on the salary, job market, potential growth and work-life balance.
CAN PARALEGALS SPECIALIZE?
Yes. Paralegals can choose to specialize in different types of law such as criminal, family, immigration, real estate, etc.
IS A PARALEGAL THE SAME AS A LEGAL SECRETARY?
No. Paralegals are responsible for performing many of the tasks an attorney would do otherwise, such as conducting legal research or preparing a case file. They are often viewed as an extension of the attorney. Legal secretaries fill a more administrative role within the law firm.
CAN PARALEGALS WORK IN ANY STATE?
Yes. Paralegals can work in any state because unlike attorneys, paralegals are not bound to a specific state licensing board. In other words, a paralegal certification is valuable nationwide.
CAN YOU GO FROM BEING A PARALEGAL TO A LAWYER?
Yes, you can go from a paralegal to a lawyer. Starting as a paralegal can provide great insight into how the legal system works. However, you will need a bachelor鈥檚 degree before you can apply for law school and pass a state bar exam.
Course Objectives
Learn the common responsibilities and duties of paralegals within the US legal system. Be fully prepared to sit for the Certified Paralegal certification exam, offered by NALA.
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Curriculum
PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM
PARALEGAL EMPLOYMENT
ON-THE-JOB REALITIES
REGULATION OF PARALEGALS
ATTORNEY AND PARALEGAL ETHICS
INTRODUCTION TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL ANALYSIS
LEGAL INTERVIEWING
INVESTIGATION IN A LAW OFFICE
LITIGATION MANAGEMENT
LEGAL RESEARCH 101
ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH
LEGAL WRITING
INTRODUCTION TO THE USE OF COMPUTERS
INTRODUCTION TO LAW OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
TORT LAW, PRODUCT LIABILITY, AND CONSUMER LAW
CONTRACTS, INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY LAW
ESTATES AND FAMILY LAW
LAWS AFFECTING BUSINESS
CRIMINAL LAW
CAPSTONE
PORTFOLIO LESSON
FINAL EXAM
Instructor
Casey Thompson
Casey Thompson is a licensed attorney in Texas. Before he started teaching, his major areas of practice were business and corporate law, entertainment law and intellectual property rights. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University and holds a law degree from the Texas A&M School of Law.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
For More Information Contact
Continuing Education & Community Outreach
1025 Chilton Circle, Elko Campus
Phone: 775-327-5300 and 775-327-2380
FAX: 775-327-5316
continuing-ed@gbcnv.edu
Why 色中色
色中色 wants to be your choice for higher education. 色中色 offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are 色中色!
