According to the U.S. Government’s Department of Labor, the demand for paralegals is projected to grow 22 percent through 2016, much faster than the average for all other professions.

But while employment prospects for paralegals is excellent, the government report goes on to say, “Competition for paralegal jobs is expected to continue as many people seek to go into this profession; formally trained paralegals should have the best employment opportunities.”

Bryant & Stratton College offers a Paralegal Studies Associate degree program you can complete in as few as 16 months. You’ll learn from legal professionals who teach from experience and you’ll have an internship, which will give you real world experience. You’ll receive all the help and support you need to earn your degree, and once you graduate, you’ll receive lifetime career placement assistance.

Plus, Bryant & Stratton College now offers CLA (Certified Legal Assistant) and CP (Certified Paralegal) designations as part of their Paralegal Studies degree program. Either designation can significantly increase your earning potential and raise your professional stature.

Paralegal’s help lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, corporate meetings and more. They might investigate the facts of cases and ensure that all relevant information is considered. They also identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. In addition to this preparatory work, paralegals help draft contracts, mortgages, and other legal documents.

Classes are forming now for Bryant & Stratton College’s fall semester. Call or stop by the campus nearest you: Downtown on West Wisconsin Avenue (414.276.5200), in Wauwatosa on West Potter Road (414.302.7000), and their newest campus in the Bayshore Town Center in Glendale (414.961.9600). You can also visit www.bryantstratton.edu.

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