Paralegal Training Offered at South Suburban College

Deborah Bayliss | As of Wednesday, December 17, 2014

South Suburban College will hold an Open House for its Paralegal Program from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center, 16333 South Kilbourne Ave.
South Suburban College will hold an Open House for its Paralegal Program from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center, 16333 South Kilbourne Ave.

A person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity, and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work primarily for a lawyer, is typically defined as a paralegal. It is a worthy profession that perhaps many will aspire to, if given the chance.

South Suburban College is offering that chance, by providing an opportunity for training in that field and will hold an Open House for its Paralegal Program from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Room 5190 at the Oak Forest Center, 16333 South Kilbourne Ave.

“Whether you are looking for a change in your career path or looking to begin a career, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone who has an interest in the law,” says Jason Cieslik, J.D., Coordinator for the Legal Studies Program. 

Attendees will learn about an exciting career that is expected to grow 18% through 2020 according to the US Department of Labor.  Information will be provided about SSC’s Paralegal/Legal Assistant curriculum, including the Associate Degree and certificate programs.  Additionally, former students from the program, working as paralegals, will be present to answer questions. 

The curriculum prepares students to work in a variety of legal environments including civil and criminal litigation, insurance, banking, public and governmental agencies, law offices and corporate legal departments.  Emphasis is placed on the development of core skills in legal research and writing techniques including compilation and analysis of data, understanding legal vocabulary, law office technology, and preparation of legal documents.   

SSC has the only American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program in the Chicago Southland region, giving graduates a huge advantage when entering the workforce.  The college also requires that all of the instructors in the program are lawyers or judges to ensure the quality of instruction. 

While the majority of the paralegal classes are offered at the Oak Forest Center, some classes are offered online and some are offered at the Main Campus in South Holland.   

For more information, please contact Mr. Cieslik at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2579 or email JCieslik@ssc.edu.  Spring classes begin Monday, January 12, 2015.

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