If you are interested in getting an education that can help you start or advance your paralegal career, Maric College's paralegal/legal assistant program can help position you for entry-level employment in this potentially rewarding field. While paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice to consumers, our programs are created to meet the needs of the local employment market and to let you put your skills to immediate use. Your Maric College education can help you secure your place in private law firms, public interest and legal aid organizations, corporations, banks, or government agencies.
Career Potential
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for paralegals is expected to grow as employers seek to reduce costs by hiring legal assistants to perform tasks previously carried out by lawyers.* A Maric College education can help you gain the knowledge and technical skills required to succeed in a career as a paralegal.
To learn more about the paralegal/legal assistant program, select a campus from the list below.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.