Paralegal
Acquire the knowledge and practical skills to work alongside attorneys in law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and other legal settings.
About
Students pursuing a paralegal degree at LC State will develop critical thinking, research, writing, communication, and organizational skills while gaining an understanding of legal ethics and the role of paralegals within the legal system. The program prepares students to work effectively in a variety of professional legal environments.
The program will teach students to:
- Draft correspondence, memoranda, legal documents, and other professional materials.
- Assist attorneys through legal research and writing, client and witness interviews, and case preparation.
- Collect and organize evidence, assist with court hearings and trials, and maintain case files.
This program is offered in Lewiston, and remote options are available in Coeur d’Alene with approval.
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- Paralegal
- Legal assistant
- Court reporter
- Court clerk
- Claims adjuster
- Contract specialist
- Title/abstract examiner
"The small class sizes, internship opportunities, and hands-on teaching methods were just a few of the reasons I knew the paralegal program at LC State was the right path for me. With the guidance and support of staff, I graduated from LC State with two years of legal office experience under my belt – certainly not something every college student can say.” - Cheyane M. Nelson, AAS, BAS
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Contact Information
Admissions Office
Reid Centennial Hall 114
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2378
- 208-792-2063 (fax)
- admissions@lcsc.edu
- Mon-Fri, 8:00 - 5:00
Business & Social Sciences Division
Spalding Hall 101
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2291
- buss@lcsc.edu
- Mon-Fri, 7:00 - 4:00