Program Purpose:
To prepare students to enter the field of paralegal and/or legal assisting and to perform effectively as a part of a legal services team. The course work in the program also serves as an informal primer for students considering law school.
Employment Types:
Paralegal, legal assistant
Program Length:
64 credit hours
Admission Requirements:
Admission requirements for TPP programs are the same as admission to the College: standard high school diploma or GED diploma. Most TPP program courses require students to be College-ready, which means the student must have appropriate placement scores, complete any needed developmental education or meet the requirements for a documented exemption.
Academic Division:
Division of Technology and Professional Programs
Contact:
(850) 201-8352 or techedu@tcc.fl.edu
View Information about Graduation Requirements and Year of Entry .
Note: Students who intend to earn a Paralegal/Legal Studies Associate in Science degree in a timely manner should pay close attention to the paralegal classes offered each semester and make enrolling in paralegal classes their first scheduling priority. The courses in this program are primarily offered as Web-based or evening classes.
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