Paralegal/Law Program

Overview

Interested in studying law as a paralegal? TMCC offers the only American Bar Association-approved program in Nevada!

Paralegals are law professionals working as part of a legal team supporting attorneys by helping prepare for hearings, communicating with clients and other contacts, conducting research, drafting legal documents and more. As a paralegal, you will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in your community.

Why Choose Paralegal/Law at TMCC?

TMCC offers the only American Bar Association-approved paralegal program in Nevada.
Prepare to begin a career as a paralegal with your AAS degree.
Learn from licensed, practicing attorneys and experienced, certified paralegals who emphasize the practical aspects of legal work.

Qualify for paralegal positions in a variety of settings; working with licensed attorneys in private legal practice, the public legal system and corporate legal departments.
Train in the use of electronic research with Westlaw Online on TMCC's Dandini Campus and through the College's exclusive partnership with Westlaw. TMCC is the only community college in northern Nevada to offer the Westlaw online research tool on-campus for the program.
Research, investigate, write and prepare pleadings and forms under the direct supervision of attorneys, and receive substantive and procedural law training.
Enter a dynamic employment market in a profession that is growing faster than the national average.
Small class sizes ensure you get the attention and support you need to be successful in your program.
This program can be completed fully online.

What Will I Study?

Complete TMCC's Paralegal/Law Program in five semesters/two years under the direct supervision of practicing attorneys and paralegals as you receive substantive and procedural law training. You will gain a solid foundation in the field of law as you study the fundamentals of law, legal research, ethics, real property, contracts, legal writing, torts, civil procedure, evidence and more. Learn the tools you will need to effectively help clients, conduct legal research, investigate cases, write and prepare pleadings and other legal forms and more.

In order to graduate with the AAS degree as a paralegal, students must complete LAW 101: Fundamentals of Law with a grade of "B" or better, and must maintain an average of 3.0 GPA in all law-related courses.

Note: this program does not qualify you to take a bar exam, to practice law or perform legal services without the supervision of a licensed attorney. Paralegals are required to work under the supervision of a lawyer who has been admitted to the bar. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

College Catalog Information

Check out additional Degree and Certificate information, including Recommended Course Schedule, Program Requirements and Program Outcomes.

Career Paths

Your rewarding professional career as a paralegal opens the door to multiple career paths, including:

Compliance Officers
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers