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.
Illustrative example: Legal Aide
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Summary Report for:
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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79%
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Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program
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54%
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July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Total Tuition and Fees Charged
| Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program |
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Tuition
Registration Fee
Textbooks and Materials
Student e-Services
Total
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$21,700.00
100.00
2,100.00
1,300.00
$25,200.00
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| Paralegal Certificate Paralegal Program |
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Tuition
Registration Fee
Textbooks and Materials
Student e-Services
Total
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$10,500.00
100.00
1,050.00
650.00
$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:
Placement Rate
Completion and Placement Rates as calculated for Council on Occupational Education (COE).
July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011
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Total Completion Rate
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Total Placement Rate
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Paralegal Certificate
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79%
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92%
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AAS Degree
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66%
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93%
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Institutional Totals
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71.77%
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92.14%
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As disclosed on COE Annual Report November, 2012
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 Director of Career Services. 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, 2010 – August 31, 2011
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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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83.52%
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86.67%
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80.00%
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AAS Degree
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47.62%
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87.04%
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79.63%
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As disclosed on TWC Annual Enrollment & Outcome Report December, 2011
Please note: Employment Rate includes employment gained through efforts of individual students and/or the Director of Career Services. Placement Rate includes employment gained through efforts of the Director of Career Services.
Informational Debt measures
Certificate Paralegal Program
2011
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Federal Median Loan Debt
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$7,500.00
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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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Annual Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
(Must be under 12%)
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2.84% |
AAS Degree Paralegal Program
2011
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Federal Median Loan Debt
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$5,968.00
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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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Annual Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
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5.67% |
