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Paralegal
Program
Paralegal
Program
Courses Offered: Administrative Law Bankruptcy Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Contracts Criminal Procedure Ethics Family Law Fundamentals of Law Internships Law Office Management Legal Research Legal Writing Probate Procedures Torts
Degrees A.A.S. in Paralegal
Post-Degree Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal
“Ihave had the opportunity to speak to students and faculty
at the College of Southern Nevada,in particular, the legal program. I know the faculty members all hold a degree of Juris Doctor.
The atmosphere at the College is one that invites learning.The facilities are beautiful and practical, and I have no hesitancy in recommending to those who are interested in a special legal program attending this outstanding college.”
Hon. Lloyd D. George Senior U.S. District Court Judge
Lloyd D. George U.S. District Courthouse District of Nevada
“The Paralegal Studies Program at CSN is an outstandin pro-
gram and a huge step up in preparing students to enter the legal world.”
Hon. Sally Loehrer 8th Judicial District Court Judge, Retired
www.csn.edu/paralegal
Accreditation and Affiliation
The College of Southern Nevada is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The Paralegal Program at CSN is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education, a national organization which promotes high standards for paralegal education.
Contact:
[email protected] 702-651-5066
“CSN offers the motivated paralegal student the
opportunity to enter the work force well prepared with Nevada-specific training.My personal paralegal of ten years is a graduate, as well as other employees,and I couldn’t be happier with the quality of CSN graduates in my employ.”
Rob W. Bare, Esq.,8th Judicial District Court Judge
According to 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the average annual pay for a paralegal with an associate degree is $50,000!
*According to 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. [email protected]
The average annual pay for a paralegal with an associate degree is $50,000!*
Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.*
Prospective Students
THE PARALEGAL PROGRAM AT CSN
The Paralegal Program has been educating paralegals for over 30 years. Started in 1981, CSN’s Paralegal Program was the first of its kind in Nevada.
The Paralegal Associate of Applied Science Degree and Post-Degree Certificate of Achievement prepare students for employment as a legal professional in law related occupations, including public and private law practices,corporate practices or governmental agencies.
The curriculum provides students with practical legal skills enabling them to interpret and draft legal documents,learn legal procedure and prepare cases for trial.
Paralegals are listed among thefastest growing occupationsnationwide.
Night Classes
www.csn.edu/paralegal
702.651.5066
Welcome to CSN
• CSN is Nevada’s largest college.• CSN has over one million alumni.
• CSN was founded in 1971.• Many on-line classes are available.
• Smaller class sizes provide a better learning
• All CSN’s faculty in the Paralegal Program are attorneys.
High Quality
Legal
Education
Ethics and
Professional
Responsibility
Practical
Legal Skills
environment.
Brent J. Jordan, Esq. L.L.M.,Adjunct Faculty and
Mai Tieu, CSN Paralegal Program Graduate
“CSN has an excellent,in-depth paralegal
studies program. It prepared me well to pass the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam on the first try!”
Diane Welch, C.L.A.,
CSN Paralegal Program Graduate
Student Services • Academic Counseling • Campus Child Care • Career Services &
ReEntry • Computer Labs • Counseling and
Psychological Services • Disability Resource
Center • ESL/ Language Labs • Financial Aid • Libraries • Online Learning • Tutorial Services • VETS Center • Writing Centers
Earn Your A.A.S. Degree in
2 Years or Post-DegreeCertificate in
1 year
“This program is superb! The education and
experience of the professors gave me real world insight and understanding into theparalegal’s role.”
Karen R. Gray, CSN ParalegalStudies Program Graduate
Job Placement Assistance
Crystal Jenkins, Karen R. Gray and Chandra Wilson, CSN Paralegal Program Graduates
Charleston Campus
Affordable • Lowest tuition in Southern Nevada• Financial Aid, Scholarships, Grants and
Loans available; call 702.651.4303
www.csn.edu/paralegal
Paralegal
Program
“Ineeded to get out of a dead end job. After
researching paralegal programs in the Las Vegas area, I chose the one at CSN and never looked back. The program at CSN offered mainly law classes and the ability to graduate in one year with a paralegal certificate. The courses and staff have been excellent and I’d recommend this program to anyone considering a paralegal career.”
Thomas Bordonaro, CSN Paralegal
Student
Charleston Campus
Enroll in Law 101 Contact Information: Paralegal Program
Online Application Charleston Campus, Sort Code W2Cwww.csn.edu/apply 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada [email protected]
Academics
• Day, evening and weekend classes • Graduates of our programs are eligible available to take the CLA/CP exam sponsored
• Internship opportunities and job through NALA and the PACE exam placement assistance sponsored by NFPA
• Academic counseling • 2 year A.A.S. Degree and 1 year Post-• Courses offered are transferable to Degree certificate
other colleges and universities
CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. For more information,visit www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.
Committed to the Promotion of Ethics and Professionalism
Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents
Rick Trachok, Chair; Allison Stephens, Vice ChairDr. Andrea Anderson, Dr. Patrick R. Carter, Cedric Crear, Carol Del Carlo,
Mark W. Doubrava, M.D., Jason Geddes, Ph.D., Trevor Hayes, Sam Lieberman, Cathy McAdoo,John T. Moran and Kevin J. Page
John V. White, Acting NSHE ChancellorDr. Michael D. Richards, CSN President