The primary purpose of NVCC's paralegal studies program is to educate competent and ethical paralegals. Paralegals (who are also called "legal assistants") are persons who are qualified by education, training, or work experience to perform specifically delegated legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Paralegals are employed or retained by lawyers, law offices, corporations, governmental agencies, and other entities. Paralegals are prohibited by law from offering legal services directly to members of the public.

NVCC's program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in paralegal studies. All students must complete at least 50% of their  required paralegal studies courses at NVCC to earn the degree. The program strives to balance theory and practice, so that graduates are not only equipped to perform specific legal tasks, but also able to understand the principles of law such tasks involve.

Although the education and training of paralegals is the program's primary purpose, the program also seeks to serve community members who want to test their interest in a law-related career or learn about an area of law due to personal concern or interest, as well as to meet the needs of working paralegals who want to increase their skills in a particular area of practice.

The program has been approved by the American Bar Association since 1988


REGISTER TODAY FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL PARALEGAL CAREER WORKSHOP!!!
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013

ANNANDALE CAMPUS (CN BUILDING), 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia 22003

Open Parking will be available on "B" Lots for this event--parking passes will not be required.
Tentative Schedule
9:00 a.m. Registration and
Opening Session
9:30--12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
12:15--1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15--3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
3:45 p.m. Wrap Up
During 1 hour concurrent sessions, you will learn from subject matter experts how to apply for jobs and what to expect once you have acquired that dream job!

Interviews will be conducted by practicing attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals. In addition, you will have the opportunity to have your resume and cover letter critiqued.

Members of national and regional paralegal associations such as The Association of Legal Assistants-Paralegals (NALA), National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) and Paralegal Association of Northern Virginia (PANV) will attend.

Register here: jmcmillan@nvcc.edu. Type Paralegal Workshop in the subject line, include your name and email address, and attach a draft copy of your resume and cover letter. You must register by Friday, April 19!
Please be on time.