Paralegal
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Penn Foster College's affordable online Paralegal Career Diploma Program can help you prepare to pursue a career in the paralegal field. Through this program, you will gain key entry-level skills in the areas of legal writing, court documents, and legal research. You will also receive access to the LexisNexis® legal research website and learn how to use it. Follow your career goals and make school work for you — train at home or on-the-go at a pace that's right for you.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
8 Months
Costs
$800
Leads to
$46.7k careers
Example Career
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.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$29,160
$46,720
$66,680
$14.02
$22.46
$32.06
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
With 39,000 new paralegal jobs projected in the coming years, now is a great time to take the first step toward a career as a paralegal. Paralegals work in government agencies, private and public law firms, local courthouses, business legal departments, and insurance companies. In 2019, the average annual pay for paralegals was $51,740 (data sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
On average, entry-level Paralegal positions in Louisiana earn ~$18/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
In the Penn Foster College online Paralegal classes, you'll cover topics such as legal terminology, the U.S. court system, how to conduct legal investigations, legal writing and legal research, and more. If you are interested in furthering your studies, you can also transfer many of your lessons and continue on with Penn Foster College's Paralegal Studies Associate Degree Program, which is licensed by the state of Arizona.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
Prospective students for the Paralegal Program must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma (or equivalent). At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
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