JJC Program Code: SS601
ICCB Program Code: P SER 0061
The Paralegal Studies Certificate of Completion is available for those students who have earned a college degree. The certificate explores professional competencies in demand by employers and consists of 27 hours legal specialty courses, legal research and writing, litigation and electives in specific areas such as family law, bankruptcy, real estate, probate, corporations, and torts. The paralegal certificate is a post-degree certificate. A previous earned degree (AA, AS, BA, or BS) is required to enroll in the certificate program.
The paralegal program at Joliet Junior College is a non-ABA approved program.