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			Do You Have What It Takes to Go Solo? By Judith Earley At one time or another, most paralegals—indeed, most people—think about going it alone and joining the ranks of the millions of self-employed workers in America. For some, becoming self-employed is a necessity; perhaps your firm has gone through downsizing or you need to be at home for a child or other family member. Others dream of the independence and flexibility that come with being one's own boss. As with any work situation, there are both pluses and minuses to consider before you take that giant leap of faith and launch your own freelance paralegal business. + read more Date: 01-29-2007 Current rating: 5

			The Legal Office Specialist Program at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN By Judith Earley The mission of Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) is to help students make their dreams realities. MCTC offers a wide variety of academic programs culminating in certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. If transferring to a traditional four-year college is your goal, you can do so through many of its programs. + read more Date: 01-22-2007 Current rating: 10

			A Paralegal Program on Top of the World: The University of Alaska Fairbanks Paralegal Studies Program By Devon Pryor Why not train to become a paralegal in a classroom at the very top of the world? The University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK, sits on more than 360 million acres in a spectacularly picturesque locale close to Denali National Park and only 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Part of a network of campuses scattered throughout Alaska's vast expanse, the University of Alaska Fairbanks boasts the geographically northernmost paralegal program anywhere, giving new meaning to the notion of staying on top! + read more Date: 12-25-2006

			Prime Real Estate for Paralegal Studies: The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Paralegal Studies Program By Devon Pryor When it comes to naming the best locations for training in paralegal studies, Georgetown University is at the top of the list. Georgetown University is located on prime real estate in the District of Columbia. This optimal location allows students enrolled in the Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies Paralegal Studies Program the privilege of learning about legal matters in our nation's capitol. The Georgetown campus is located within walking distance of the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, and the Houses of Congress, and it is just a stone's throw from Capitol Hill. + read more Date: 12-18-2006

			A Paralegal Program on Top of the World: The University of Alaska Fairbanks Paralegal Studies Program By Devon Pryor Why not train to become a paralegal in a classroom at the very top of the world? The University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK, sits on more than 360 million acres in a spectacularly picturesque locale close to Denali National Park and only 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Part of a network of campuses scattered throughout Alaska's vast expanse, the University of Alaska Fairbanks boasts the geographically northernmost paralegal program anywhere, giving new meaning to the notion of staying on top! + read more Date: 12-11-2006

			The Paralegal Education Program at Auburn University Montgomery By Devon Pryor In the heart of Alabama, the capitol city of Montgomery boasts a university with the largest and most affordable paralegal studies program in the state. According to its website, Auburn University Montgomery has been offering an American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Certificate program for nearly 20 years. Offered through the university's Department of Justice and Public Safety, three ABA-approved certification options are available to students interested in legal careers. + read more Date: 12-04-2006

			The Paralegal Studies Programs at the University of Great Falls, Great Falls, MT By Devon Pryor The University of Great Falls is a private, four-year Catholic university located in one of the most beautiful regions of the United States: the "Big Sky Country" of Montana. Under the leadership of the Sisters of Providence, the University of Great Falls upholds the Providence Leadership Covenant, which emphasizes the core values of respect, justice, compassion, charity, simplicity, and excellence. The university is a community of faith belonging to the Roman Catholic Church and has an impressive student to teacher ratio of 14:1. There are three primary paralegal education options offered by the University of Great Falls. These include the paralegal studies major, which culminates in a Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies, the paralegal studies associate's degree program, and the unique UGF Army Paralegal Degree Program. + read more Date: 11-27-2006

			The Legal Studies Program at Syracuse University's University College, Syracuse, NY By Devon Pryor University College, the continuing education campus of Syracuse University, has a long history of serving the needs of students who wish to continue their educations by earning certifications and post-baccalaureate degrees. Ground was laid for Syracuse University's future in extended education in 1933, when a UCITA extension center opened on the Syracuse campus. According to the University College website, 13 years later, in 1946, the school of extension was reorganized to form University College, fulfilling the university's aims to better serve part-time adult students working at other jobs and grant adult education equal status with education at the other Syracuse University colleges and schools. Various certification and post-baccalaureate programs were added to the repertoire of University College's offerings, and in 1979, the Legal Assistant Certificate Program was formed with the help of the New York State and Onondaga County bar associations. + read more Date: 11-20-2006

			The Certificate Program for Paralegal Studies at California State University, Los Angeles By Devon Pryor The campus of California State University, Los Angeles, is located in an ideal California setting. Cal State L.A. is close to the metropolis of downtown Los Angeles, with a view of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Students have access to the surrounding areas via two major freeways, a bus system, and the only Metrolink commuter rail station on a Southern California campus. The school's convenient central location is only a short distance from attractions such as Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Sports Arena and Coliseum, the MOCA Museum of Contemporary Arts, Los Angeles' refurbished Chinatown and Little Tokyo, the recently reopened Griffith Park Observatory, and the famous Rose Bowl. + read more Date: 11-13-2006

			The Center for Advanced Legal Studies, Houston, TX By Devon Pryor According to their website, the Center for Advanced Legal Studies is ''the only ABA approved and accredited college in Texas that specializes in paralegal education.'' The center was founded in 1981, in San Antonio, TX. In 1987, the Houston branch of the center opened after being granted an operation license by the Texas Education Agency. In the same year, the center was accredited by the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions Division of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The center went on to gain further recognition, including accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education and approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in 1992 and the American Bar Association in 1998. + read more Date: 10-30-2006

			The Paralegal Program at Minnesota State University, Moorhead By Judith Earley Minnesota State University, Moorhead, (MSUM) is located in Moorhead, MN. Moorhead is situated in the northwestern corner of Minnesota, directly across the Red River from Fargo, ND. + read more Date: 10-23-2006

			American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Downers Grove, IL By Jen Woods Certification and specialization are essential for professional growth as a paralegal, according to the American Institute of Paralegal Studies (AIPS). The institute, which has offered certificate programs since 1978, is one of the oldest providers of paralegal training in the country. + read more Date: 10-16-2006

			Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey By Judith Earley Montclair State is New Jersey's second-largest and fastest-growing university. Providing all the advantages of a large university, along with the personal attention of a small college, MSU gives students the opportunity to select from undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 250 major and minor concentrations. At MSU, students benefit from the country's only program offering a doctorate in pedagogy and New Jersey's only program offering a doctorate in audiology. The 246-acre campus is situated 14 miles from New York City and boasts a total enrollment of 13,500 students. + read more Date: 10-09-2006

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