Paralegal Program - Approved by the American Bar Association.
Why enroll in OCC’s Paralegal Program?
If you’re looking for a career in this exciting field, OCC has a top quality
program specifically designed for you and your goals.
- OCC provides a recognized, high quality paralegal education.
- All faculty are attorneys, judges, or qualified paralegals who
love to teach.
- Classes are small; students build professional relationships with
faculty.
- OCC students get personalized attention, free tutoring and technical
support.
- 93% of paralegal employers would recommend OCC
paralegals to others.
- The OCC Paralegal Program provides career assistance and internship
opportunities with high placement rates.
- If you already have a bachelor's degree and are looking to switch
careers, the program can be completed in 1 year.
- If you do not have a bachelor's degree, you can earn an associate's
degree in paralegal, start your paralegal career or transfer to a 4 year
institution to complete your degree in less time and with lower costs.
- If you are planning to go on to law school, the practical education in
OCC's Paralegal Program will give you marketable skills which
will give you a distinct advantage in law practice.
- This program is approved by and a member of the
American Bar Association, a member of the
American
Association for Paralegal Education, and a member of the
State Bar of Michigan,
Paralegal Section.
What is a Paralegal?
Although lawyers assume ultimate responsibility for legal work,
paralegals provide
the legal profession with a cost effective alternative to produce legal
work. A paralegal is not a legal secretary, but instead a vital,
educated member of a legal services team. Paralegals, also
known as Legal Assistants, work closely with attorneys to assist in:
- Performing legal and factual research.
- Drafting documents for filing with courts and agencies.
- Drafting contracts, mortgages, and all manner of legal
agreements.
- Organizing trial documents, evidence, preparing
witnesses & assisting at trials.
- As well as many other substantive legal tasks
Paralegal employment is expected to grow much faster than average
for at least the next decade according to the US Department of Labor.