How long is Paralegal school in Arizona?
Arizona does not have any education or certification requirements to work as a Paralegal. Traditionally, Paralegal Education options include attending a two-year Paralegal Program through a trade school or community college or attending a 6-month Certificate Program after obtaining a bachelor’s degree. However, Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy has created another option! Altrain is […]
What is the difference between a Paralegal and a Legal Assistant?
The terms “legal assistant” and “paralegal” are used interchangeably, much like the terms attorney and lawyer. The American Bar Association (ABA) does not distinguish between the paralegal vs. legal assistant positions. The ABA defines both positions as follows: “A legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is […]
What is a Paralegal and What do They do?
You can think of a Paralegal as an Assistant to an Attorney, much like a Medical Assistant is the Assistant to a Doctor, and a Dental Assistant is the Assistant to the Dentist. Paralegal’s work under the supervision of a licensed attorney and are not able to give legal advice but have a large variety […]
How do I become a Paralegal in Arizona?
Arizona does not have any education or certification requirements to work as a Paralegal. Traditionally, Paralegal Education options include attending a two-year Paralegal Program through a trade school or community college or attending a 6-month Certificate Program after obtaining a bachelor’s degree. However, Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy has created another option! Altrain is […]
Why is Altrain’s Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program the Best Paralegal Program in Arizona?
Altrain Medical and Dental Assisting Academy’s Paralegal Program is the first of it’s kind! It is a five-month hands-on training program that has no prerequisites other than a basic entrance exam. Altrain’s Paralegal Instructors have over 40 years of combined experience in all areas of the law. Altrain students are not book taught! The Legal […]