Discover the Possibilities at Miami-Jacobs Career College
At Miami Jacobs Career College (MMJC) Many opportunities await our graduates at government agencies, law firms, court systems, hospitals and other related businesses. Gain the competitive advantage as a graduate of MMJC while benefiting from:
- Career placement assistance
- Financial assistance to those who qualify
- A focused curriculum
With our small class sizes and individualized attention, MMJC will help to build the foundation and skills you need for a successful legal profession. MMJC prepares graduates by offering educational programs that stay current with the needs of the legal field, have qualified faculty dedicated to the professional delivery of the curriculum, maintain appropriate equipment and library resources, and require standards of performance that ensures the students learn the necessary skills.
One of the strongest and most important elements in MMJC programs is its extension of the classroom to the actual marketplace through its externship programs. These courses allow students to gain real experience in the actual courtroom, law office and business in which they will eventually work.
Accreditation
Miami-Jacobs Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate's degrees, diplomas and certificates. ACICS, address: 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, phone: (202) 336-6780.
Columbus Campus
The Columbus campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 71 and East Broad Street exit, is easily accessible from anywhere in Columbus and the surrounding area.
Columbus, the State Capitol, is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Beautifully laid out, Columbus has many interesting sites including the State Capitol, Ohio State University and German Village.
Programs
Court Reporting - Associate of Applied Business
Discover an exciting new career as a court reporter. Prepare to enter this interesting and rewarding profession as a freelance, judicial or closed captioning reporter.
As a court reporter, you will use a stenotype machine that writes a word or phrase with just a keystroke. Learn to take notes which capture verbatim proceedings of court trials, hearings and meetings of all sizes and descriptions either manually or using computer aided transcription and real time.
Graduates will be qualified to work as one of the following:
- Official Court Reporter
- Freelance Court Reporter
- Realtime Reporter
- Medical Transcriptionist
Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science
The broad scope of the Criminal Justice program prepares students for entry-level careers in corrections, law enforcement, and/or security. Students examine the legal process from law enforcement, to the courts, and through the corrections system as well as its effect upon society. Graduates may seek careers as a corrections officer, court clerk, juvenile specialist, probation support specialist, emergency dispatcher, or security professional in business, industry, and government.
Legal Office Assistant - Diploma
Build the foundation to start your profession as a legal secretary for a law firm, court system, government agency or related business.
Learn the basic skills necessary to perform administrative, clerical and legal duties in the modern day law office. Graduates of this program are not only proficient in the use of computers and related office equipment, they are familiar with basic legal research, law libraries and the use of computerized legal research.
Graduates will be qualified to pursue jobs such as:
- Legal Secretary
- Legal Administrator
- Executive Secretary
- General Office Manager
Legal Office Technology - Associate of Applied Business
The Academy's Legal Office Technology program can provide you with the skills needed to become an asset to a law firm, government agency, or other legal office.
You can acquire an understanding of legal terminology while developing keyboarding and computer skills. This can help you secure a position as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, or Legal Office Clerk.
Paralegal - Associate of Applied Business
Become an integral part of the legal system. Prepare yourself for a fun and in-demand career working for a law firm, court system, government agency or related business.
As a paralegal, you will assist those who practice law including lawyers, accountants, bankers, judges, government officials and corporate executives. As a graduate, you will be familiar with court systems, procedures, law libraries and various areas of law including trusts, probate, contracts, real estate, domestic relations, accounting and personal injury.
Graduates will be qualified to work in the following positions:
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Law Office Administrator
- Legal Aid (Public)
- Legal Assistant
- Court Clerk
Security & Investigation - Associate of Applied Business
Learn the skills necessary for an exciting investigations career. You could be ready for a career as a private investigator, government investigator or regulator, insurance adjuster or loss-prevention specialist.
As a graduate of this program, you will work in a variety of positions in the private investigate and loss-prevention fields by utilizing your training in investigation, security and insurance disciplines along with related computer skills.
Graduates will be qualified to work in the following careers:
- Private Investigator
- Government Investigator
- Government Compliance Specialist
- Security Specialist
- Employment Background Investigator
- Repossession Specialist
- Personal Security Specialist
- Skip Tracer
- Worker Compensation Investigator
- Insurance Fraud Investigator
- Claims Adjuster
- Loss Prevention Specialist
- Homeland Security