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Join FAU’s distinguished Legal Assistant Certificate Program and prepare for a career that is projected by the Department of Labor to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.

The work of the paralegal is necessary and vital. Ultimately attorneys assume responsibility for legal work, however they rely on paralegals to fulfill many needs. Without question, paralegals ... also referred to as legal assistants ... are continuing to assume a growing assortment of tasks in the Nation’s legal offices and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers. If you are interested in the legal process and want to pursue law as a career, but don't wish to be an attorney -- being a paralegal may be just the opportunity you are seeking.

FAU’s program was planned for you!

• Evening classes 7:10-10:10 p.m.
• Full-time or part-time enrollment
• Courses taught by practicing attorneys
• Job Postings emailed to Students and Graduates
• Member of National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
• National Test Center for CLA exam

TRAINING THE BEST SINCE 1976!

What is a Legal Assistant?

A legal assistant or paralegal is a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity to perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.

THE PROGRAM

12 Intensive Courses in One Year!

The program consists of 375 contact hours of legal education and is comprised of twelve courses. Attend classes three nights a week and complete the program in one year.

Introduction to Law is a prerequisite for all courses and is offered twice a year. You may register for this course before applying for admission to the program.

ELECTIVES

Each year paralegals and students with special interests participate in elective courses from FAU’s Legal Assistant Program. These courses are not part of the core courses of the Legal Assistant Certificate Program and can be taken by anyone. Consider these courses if you want to sharpen your skills, develop new ones, or enhance your knowledge.

No application is required for elective classes. Just call 1.800.228.5845 to register. Paralegals will receive CEU’s to maintain CLA certification.

For more information, call 561-297-3648 or e-mail rrmagdal@fau.edu