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Center for Advanced Legal Studies prepares students for the
Paralegal Profession.
US Department of Labor
SOC Code: Standard Occupational Classification: 23-2011
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. Excludes "Legal Secretaries" (43-6012).
Illustrative example: Legal Aide
Broad Occupation: 23-2010 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Minor Group: 23-2000 Legal Support Workers
Major Group: 23-0000 Legal Occupations
Minor Group: 23-2000 Legal Support Workers
Major Group: 23-0000 Legal Occupations
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23-2011.00 - Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Sample of reported job titles:Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Real Estate Paralegal, Legal Analyst, Paralegal Specialist, Certified Paralegal, Immigration Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, Corporate Paralegal, Judicial Assistant
Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of students who graduate on-time: within the “normal” completion time published in the catalog.
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Paralegal Certificate Program
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94%
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Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program
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34%
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July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Total Tuition and Fees Charged
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal Program
Tuition $21,700.00
Registration Fee 100.00
Textbooks and Materials 2,100.00
Student e-Services 1,300.00
Total $25,200.00
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Paralegal Certificate Paralegal Program
Tuition $10,500.00
Registration Fee 100.00
Textbooks and Materials 1,050.00
Student e-Services 650.00
Total $12,300.00
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This is the total tuition and fees charged for completing the program within the normal time it takes to complete the course requirements as published in the Center’s catalog.
Cost per credit hour and other tuition information is provided by clicking the following links:
Addendum
Cost of Tuition
Room & Board
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Students Living with Parents
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$440.00/month; $102/week
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Students Living on Their Own
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$877.00/month; $202/week
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Transportation
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All Mileage is Based on 15 Miles One Way, 30 Miles Round Trip.
$1.048 X 30 X Number of Days Attending Per Week.
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These student allowances for room and board, personal, and transportation expenses are derived from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Index.
Placement Rate
Completion and Placement Rates as calculated for Council on Occupational Education (COE).
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
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Total Completion Rate
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Total Placement Rate
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Paralegal Certificate
(Traditional Class)
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90.14%
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80.95%
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Paralegal Certificate
(Online Classes)
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55.56%
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75.00%
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AAS Degree
(Traditional Classes)
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58.62%
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89.55%
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AAS Degree
(Online Classes)
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0.00%
(No grads at time of report)
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0.00%
(No grads at time of report)
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Institutional Totals
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68.16%
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85.07%
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As disclosed on COE Annual Report November, 2010
Please Note: COE does not calculate a separate Employment Rate and Placement Rate. Here, the Placement Rate includes employment gained through combined efforts of students and the Placement Director. In addition, COE requires calculations be made separately for programs taught in a traditional classroom and programs that include the virtual, online component.
Completion, Employment and Placement Rates calculated for Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010
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Completion Rate
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Employment Rate
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Placement Rate
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Paralegal Certificate
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86.25%
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80.88%
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72.06%
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AAS Degree
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56.10%
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85.07%
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67.16%
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As disclosed on TWC Annual Enrollment & Outcome Report December, 2010
Please note: Employment Rate includes employment gained through efforts of individual students and/or the Placement Director. Placement Rate includes employment gained through efforts of the Placement Director.
Median Loan Debt
Certificate Paralegal Program
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
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Federal Median Loan Debt
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$11,514.00
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Private Median Loan Debt
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0.00
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Institutional Median
Loan Debt
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0.00
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AAS Degree Paralegal Program
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
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Federal Median Loan Debt
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$14,406.00
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Private Median Loan Debt
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0.00
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Institutional Median
Loan Debt
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0.00
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