Paralegal
(10-110-1)

Associate Degree-Two Years

(program offered in Eau Claire)
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This program has an August entry date in Eau Claire, and features Paralegal classes in the evenings, weekends, and online.

Program Description


CVTCs Paralegal Program, which has been providing quality paralegal instruction in the Chippewa Valley since 1978, is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE). The ABA is the most widely recognized accrediting body of paralegal programs in the United States. The ABA ensures that approved paralegal programs maintain high standards in their curriculum, faculty, library and student resources.

Paralegals use legal knowledge and skills to assist lawyers in preparing legal forms and documents such as:

• Civil Summons and Complaint
• Deed
• Title Opinion
• Partnership Agreement
• Articles of Incorporation
• Simple Will
• Legal Memorandum
• Trial Brief
• Appellate Brief
• Interrogatories
• Search Warrant
• Criminal Complaint
• Bankruptcy Petition and Schedules
• Divorce Petition and Property Schedules
• Workers’ Compensation Application and Medical Forms

While they cannot practice law, paralegals may research the law and investigate facts. Paralegals work under the supervision of lawyers in:

• Private law offices
• Corporate legal departments
• Insurance companies
• Real estate offices
• Financial institutions
• Government offices and agencies

Program Admission Requirements


• COMPASS pre-entry assessment

For detailed requirements, click on the Admission Requirements link toward the top of this page or call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882.

Helpful Academic Background


• High school English, 4 years
• High school accounting
• Social studies
• Strong reading ability
• Computer literacy
• High school math, 4 years

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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.

For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.