Study to Become a Paralegal With An Online Degree Program from The Paralegal Institute

Scottsdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/06/2014 -- Paralegals are currently experiencing fantastic job growth rates and exciting opportunities, and the entire field is quickly on the rise. That means it's the perfect time to obtain training and certification, and join the exciting legal profession, getting hands on in one of the most important fields in today's society.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) currently projects 18.3% job growth for paralegals, from 2010 through 2020. That projected growth will account for nearly 47,000 jobs. With so many openings and projected openings, the right training and education will make it incredibly simple to land a great job, and a brand new career, as a paralegal.

Paralegals also enjoy a median salary of more than $46,500 according to the BLS, with the top 25% earning nearly $60,000, and the top 10% earning over $75,000! With a paralegal education, and then certification, a friendly job market, a great salary, and a wonderful career all await.

The Paralegal Institute offers two different online programs for paralegals. The first is The Paralegal Diploma Program, which prepares students to take the National Association of Legal Assistants exam, and become a Certified Legal Assistant, or CLA.

This is a 10-course, 30-credit hour program, including essential areas of expertise for any paralegal, including legal research, legal analysis and writing, litigation and trial practice, and much more.

There's also an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies (ADPS) available from The Paralegal Institute. This offers the same core studies as the diploma program, and adds 15 credit hours worth of specialty courses, enabling students to focus on topics of their choosing and gain additional training and knowledge about specific legal fields.

Obtaining an Associate Degree will help these students stand out even more in the job market, and find a wealth of exciting career opportunities in the exact types of settings they are most interested in and excited about.

The Paralegal Institute is the online leader for high quality, nationally accredited and entirely flexible and convenient online paralegal degree programs. Learn more by visiting TheParalegalInstitute.edu, or calling 800.354.1254 to speak with a representative and enroll in one of these excellent programs.

About The Paralegal Institute
The Paralegal Institute at Brighton College has nearly 30 years of experience providing high quality distance education programs, including Criminal Justice, Paralegals, and Legal Nurse Consultants. They are a nationally-accredited distance learning program, known for their quality education and experienced professors. The Paralegal Institute offers their students affordable and flexible tuition, convenient, self-paced studies, open enrollment, career assistance and many other benefits, while remaining committed to providing the best possible education and instruction across a range of in-demand, exciting careers. Visit TheParalegalInstitute.edu for more information or call 800.354.1254.

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Paralegal and Legal Nurse Consultant Students Gain Free Access to Invaluable Resource

Scottsdale, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/02/2013 -- The Paralegal Institute at Brighton College is proud to announce that they currently offer all of their Paralegal and Legal Nurse Consultant program enrollees a special free 3-month subscription to the WestlawNext service.

This is an invaluable resource for Paralegal and Legal Nurse Consultant students who are preparing to embark on their exciting new careers. They will be able to complete fast, accurate and thorough searches and analysis with access to the absolute best and latest legal materials, news, documents, reports and much more.

WestlawNext is a powerful legal research system, known for its authoritative content, current and accurate information, enhancements from editors who are real attorneys, and the latest and best technological advancements. This includes mobile tools for searching on the go and efficient WestSearch technology, offering fine-tuned search engine capabilities specifically for the law.

A free 3-month subscription to WestlawNext is another one of the amazing benefits to beginning a Paralegal or Legal Nurse Consultant program with the Paralegal Institute, offering a combined three programs across these fields. Students may choose between the Diploma in Paralegal Studies, or the more comprehensive Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies, as well as the Legal Nurse Consultant Diploma.

All three of these programs from the Paralegal Institute, in fields which are quickly growing and in-demand, offer instruction from practicing professionals in their respective fields, and an in-depth coursework designed to provide students with the tools they need to immediately land a job and excel in that position.

The Paralegal Institute also offers its students all of the unique benefits of distance education, including self-paced studies, convenient and flexible scheduling for even the busiest of working adults with families, open enrollment, and affordable tuition. Additionally, the Paralegal Institute offers career and job assistance, and numerous military education and tuition assistance programs.

Learn more about the Paralegal Institute at Brighton College and their high quality and accredited distance learning programs in the Paralegal and Legal Nurse Consulting fields by visiting TheParalegalInstitute.edu. Prospective students may also call 800.354.1254 to request more information and to learn how to begin their educational journey and exciting new line of work today.

About The Paralegal Institute
The Paralegal Institute at Brighton College has nearly 30 years of experience providing high quality distance education programs, including Criminal Justice, Paralegals, and Legal Nurse Consultants. They are a nationally-accredited distance learning program, known for their quality education and experienced professors. The Paralegal Institute offers their students affordable and flexible tuition, convenient, self-paced studies, open enrollment, career assistance and many other benefits, while remaining committed to providing the best possible education and instruction across a range of in-demand, exciting careers. Visit TheParalegalInstitute.edu for more information or call 800.354.1254.

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