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Paralegal/Legal Assistant Career Forecast

Stratford's Paralegal Studies Course Can Mean Career Success for You!

A quality beginning to your paralegal studies education is important for career success as a legal assistant/paralegal. Stratford's paralegal studies course can provide you with a thorough introduction about the work of a paralegal which you could apply in your current job, a future job, or in furthering your paralegal studies.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Careers and YOU…

Your Stratford paralegal studies can help prepare you for the various duties often performed by a paralegal. Paralegals perform specialized jobs that directly assist lawyers and other law professionals.

Your paralegal studies can help you prepare for a number of paralegal duties, including:
• Research
• Organize and track files
• Analyze information
• Write reports
• Prepare legal documents
• Obtain affidavits
• And more!

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 22% between 2006 and 2016. Full-time paralegals and legal assistants had median annual earnings, including bonuses, of $43,040.*

Upon completing your paralegal studies, you could gain employment with:
• A law firm
• Corporation
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations

Begin your paralegal studies with Stratford. Enroll in our paralegal studies course today!
 

* Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publication, "Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09."
Paralegal Course
I thoroughly enjoyed studying your course. It was a very condensed, informative course, and completing the course with a high average has really made me feel I've accomplished one of my goals. Thank you!!! — A.H. - Nova Scotia
Paralegal Careers
After completing my SCI studies, my job skills were enhanced and my work avenues expanded. Shortly after receiving my diploma, I was given a substantial salary increase. — C.R. - Louisiana
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