The Paralegal Program

Why "our" program?

CVTC’s Paralegal Program has been providing quality paralegal instruction in the Chippewa Valley since 1978.
- Small classes for personalized attention
- Classes available online, in the classroom, evenings, and weekends
- Affordable tuition
The program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
- The ABA is the most widely recognized and renowned accrediting body of paralegal programs in the United States.
- The ABA ensures approved paralegal programs maintain high standards in curriculum, faculty, library, and student resources.
The program is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.

A paralegal is a paraprofessional providing legal services under the supervision and direction of an attorney or other supervisors as authorized. Paralegals, however, are not authorized to practice law.
A paralegal is a person who is employed by a private law firm, corporate legal offices, health care institutions, insurance companies, real estate offices, financial institutions, government offices and agencies, and the military.
A paralegal is a person who may have one of the many following representative job titles:
- Arbitrator, case coordinator, child welfare advocate, claims adjuster, compliance manager, consumer advocate, contracts administrator, court administrator, court clerk, credit investigator
- Insurance agent, investigator, land title examiner and abstractor, leasing agent, legal administrator, legal assistant, loan interviewer
- Mediator, municipal clerk, office manager, paralegal, real estate agent, senior citizen advocate, subrogation specialist, tax preparer, victim/witness advocate

After earning your Associate of Applied Science degree at CVTC,

You may enter the job market immediately after graduation, or
Transfer the earned credits to a four-year college and earn your bachelor’s degree
With your bachelor’s degree you may enter the job market or apply to law school