Paralegal / Legal Assistant | AAS - Western Iowa Tech Community College

This program will provide you with the legal knowledge and administrative skills to serve as a paralegal, working closely with not only attorneys in law firms, but also corporations, real estate companies, government agencies and the banking industry.

The courses taught in the program will focus on realistic projects, case studies, and practical application of classroom instruction. In both the classroom and through internships you will develop professional networking relationships and have the opportunity to investigate various aspects of the paralegal/legal assistant profession. The program provides the educational background enabling you to prepare for and take the NALA and NALS national certification exams.

You must have applied to the college within the past two semesters in order to register for this program. Please allow 24 hours for your application to process before booking an appointment with an advisor.

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Mellisa Flanigan
Business and Office Support Instructor
mellisa.flanigan@witcc.edu
Call 712.317.3326
Sioux City Campus, Room L314

Estimated Program Costs

In-state tuition and fees: $14,352.00 *
Out-of-state tuition and fees: $14,766.00 *
Educational fees: $97.00/semester
Estimated books: $600.00/semester **
Estimated transportation and personal expense: $2,273.00/semester
Estimated student housing and food: $3,400.00/semester

* This is an approximate cost based on tuition and fees set by the Board of Directors before each school year. Course level fees may also apply. Use our class search page to find more information specific to each class. Additional charges for licensure or credential testing may be a part of your program.
** The cost of books varies per program.

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