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Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

Bexar County
Downtown San Antonio
Est. 1945

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named "Best Institutional Facility" by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunities for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Palo Alto College is committed to building a college-going culture in our community through a new community effort, Educate South. This exciting new initiative focuses on beginning educational awareness at the earliest years.
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St. Philip's College

St. Philip's College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College has been named the top community college in the nation by the Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Paralegal Studies

Program Level: Degrees

Department: Business and Entrepreneurship

Institute: Public Service

College: SAC

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What is the program?

The Paralegal Studies Program is part of the Administrative Computer Technology (ACT) Department which trains paralegals to work under the direct supervision of a lawyer.

What will I learn?

You will learn to:

Prepare trial briefs, motions and writs, and to assist during a trial
Prepare legal instruments, such as wills, petitions, and applications
Conduct fact-finding inquiries and prepare written memoranda
Conduct basic legal research
Apply legal computer technology

What can I do with this course of study?

You can obtain a position as a paralegal to serve clients' needs and assist an attorney in trial preparation, legal research, and other areas of law.

Last updated 5/18/2021

What's special about the program?

The Paralegal Studies department offers an AAS degree in Paralegal Studies. Students can attend full-time or part-time. Classes are offered during the day or at night. Many classes are also offered online.

Department which trains paralegals to work under the direct supervision of a lawyer.

Degrees and Certificates

Paralegal Studies, A.A.S.

Contact Us

Dr. Val Calvert

Chair

Tandy Schoolcraft
Program Coordinator
tschoolcraft1@alamo.edu

Sarah Sparrow

Unit Assistant

ssparrow@alamo.edu

Location:
Nail Technical Center
(NTC 324B or 313)

Phone:
210-486-1067
210-486-0531

Questions?
Assistance is available through the call center (210-212-5266).