In
order to gain a broad understanding of the paralegal profession, FWPA
would like to direct you to several websites that are listed below
containing detailed, thorough information about the functions of the
paralegal profession. These sites provide excellent reference material.
National Federation of Paralegal Associations (www.paralegals.org) - Select "Getting Started" or "Professional Development" to locate "Roles and Responsibilities" and then select the topic handbook on Paralegal Professional Responsibilities.
National Association of Legal Assistants (www.nala.org) - Select "Paralegal Profession" topic to locate The Corporate Human Resource Guide to the Legal Assistant/Paralegal Profession.
Please
access the information below to gain an understanding of each school's
curriculum, semester durations, tuition expenses, and program overviews:
Arlington Career Institute
https://www.arlingtoncareerinstitute.edu/legal-career-programs/
Southeastern Paralegal Institute
www.paralegal-education.com/campuses/dallas/
972-385-1446
Tarrant County College
Texas Wesleyan University
https://txwes.edu/academics/artssciences/undergraduate-majors/paralegal/
https://web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp?&Mode=GROUP&Group=CERPAR&Title=Paralegal&SubGroup=CER
Donna C. Patterson, Professor of Paralegal Studies, dpatterson@uta.edu (817) 703-8727 | UTA Registration: 817-272-2581, Fax: 817-272-2556
Golden Opportunity
We also strongly encourage student members to become involved in our Community Service Committee as a way for student members to interact with our veteran paralegal members. Contact the Community Service Chair for more information.