Paralegal Certificate Program

Spring class January 25, 2010 through June 2, 2010

Register for the upcoming Information Session!

December 7, 2009 at 5:30pm in the Frank Family Science Center, Bryan Jr. Auditorium

Call for further information: 336-316-2169

 

Steve Rita

Steve McCloskey, Esq.

Lead Instructor

Dr. Rita Serotkin, Ed.D

Dean of CCE

 

Dawn Melissa Suzanne

Dawn Snead, NCCP

Paralegal Instructor

Melissa A. Rutledge, NCCP

Paralegal Instructor

Suzanne Suddarth

Assistant Director, CCE

Program Director

 

Staff members not pictured:

  • John F. Nieman, Jr. District Attorney, Criminal Law Instructor
  • Nancy L. Routh, Legal Assistant, Notary Instructor

 

North Carolina State Bar has designated Guilford College as a qualified

Paralegal Studies Program.

Guilford College is a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE)

The purpose of the Guilford College Paralegal Certificate Program is to help students prepare for a career as a paralegal (sometimes referred to as a legal assistant). There are many areas of employment opportunities. The most common is employment with a law firm, which can vary in size from one attorney to hundreds. Local, state and federal governmental entities also require the services of paralegals. Corporations also hire a significant number of paralegals.

The demand for paralegals has grown tremendously in the last 30 years, and it is anticipated that demand will increase in the future. The Guilford College Paralegal Certificate Program prepares individuals for the growing paralegal profession with an intense program of study that will take place over 18-20 weeks. Classes are held during the evenings and/or Saturdays for approximately 10 hours per week. Students will also be required to do more than 100 hours of study, as well as research and writing assignments, outside of the classroom.

Classrooms are located on the beautiful campus of Guilford College, located at 5800 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410. The classrooms are newly renovated and contain the technology necessary to help students achieve their educational goals.

For more information, call (336) 316-2169 or e-mail pdtc@guilford.edu. Details can also be found on our Web site at www.guilford.edu/para.

Program Benefits

  • Career advancement: This course is rigorous, preparing students for career advancement opportunities.
  • Experienced Instructors: All of the instructors are either experienced attorneys or paralegals.
  • Tuition reimbursement: Many students will be eligible to apply for employer tuition reimbursement.
  • Action-oriented curriculum: The course provides opportunities for participants to network and apply what they learn to the workplace.
  • Certification Information: Upon successful completion of the Guilford College Paralegal Program, students will be eligible to sit for the North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification examination.

Program Requirements

Admission Criteria:

Applicants must hold either an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree. Students must be proficient in basic internet skills, word processing skills, have access to a computer and be fluent in the English language.

Tuition and Schedule:

  • Spring Class: Monday and Wednesday 6pm-10pm, plus one Saturday per month 9am-4pm, January 25, 2010 through June 2, 2010
  • Tuition: $4,500.00
  • Books & Supplies: $495.00
  • Class Starting Twice a Year

Certification Information

Upon successful completion of the Guilford College Paralegal Program, students will be eligible to sit for the North Carolina State Bar Paralegal Certification examination.

Registration

To register

  • by fax, send your completed registration to (336) 316-2935.
  • by mail, complete the registration form and send it with a check. Make checks payable to Guilford College and mail to address on registration form.
  • online, visit www.guilford.edu/para.

Program Dates for Spring 2010

  • January 25, 2010 through June 2, 2010

General Questions

For more information, call (336) 316-2169 or e-mail pdtc@guilford.edu. Further details can also be found on our web site at http://www.guilford.edu/academics/certification/para.html