The PJA School has provided career-focused professional education
and training for over 25 years. PJA offers many paths to success
with specialized associate's degrees and career diploma programs
for rewarding careers in the legal, accounting and business
fields. In just 18 months, you can earn a paralegal or accounting
degree and receive employment assistance to help you get the most
of your investment in your future. At PJA, you can count on
individualized attention from an award-winning faculty. Financial
aid is available if you qualify.
At The PJA School we want you to get the rewards you deserve in a
job you'll love.
By combining elements of our legal and accounting curricula this program prepares students with versatile skills that bridge across these professions and greatly enhances their career opportunities and marketability. This program covers areas such as law, administration, accounting, taxation and management. Courses include Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates, and Legal Drafting, plus accounting fundamentals such as Payroll, Managerial Accounting, Business and Individual Taxes. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in legal, business and accounting organizations in a variety of roles.
New students pursue this as a stand alone program towards a Specialized Associate Degree, PJA graduates can also supplement prior paralegal or para-accountant programs by completing the curricula in the alternate field. When taken in this manner, full credit for previous PJA training is given, greatly reducing both the time and tuition necessary to earn a Specialized Associates Degree for this program. Inquire about upgrading now.
Legal Secretary
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Legal secretaries play a vital role in supporting attorneys and
in keeping law practices running smoothly. In less time than you
think, you will master legal terminology and procedures; gain
vital computer skills, learn office management techniques and be
in demand for a career working in a law office or other business
settings.
Para-Accountant Specialist
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Designed for individuals with previous college course work or transferable job skills, this program focuses almost entirely on accounting skills and principles. Coursework includes Financial Accounting, Automated Accounting and Managerial Accounting. The program also covers Business and Individual Income Taxes and Auditing. Para-Accountant graduates also become proficient in MS Word and other computer programs such as Excel, Quickbooks Pro and Peachtree Complete Accounting.
Paralegal
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You don't need to go to law school to have a rewarding career in
the legal field. Law offices depend on trained paralegals to
research legal precedents, track court proceedings and work
hand-in-hand with lawyers on all kinds of cases. With versatile
legal and business skills, paralegals are in demand and play a
key role not just in law practices but in a variety of businesses
that routinely interact with the legal system. This is an
in-demand career that offers you challenges and respect in a
professional environment.
The PJA School offers proven paralegal programs that open doors
to opportunity for students with varied interests, backgrounds
and goals. Specialized associate degree and diploma paralegal
programs are taught by practicing attorneys, CPAs and management
professionals that are still active in their profession and bring
real-world experience to the classroom.
Paralegal including Computer Applications
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This is a specialized program designed to make it possible for students with professional experience or prior college degrees to pursue an accelerated course of study toward becoming a Paralegal. To enroll, students must hold 30 college credits or higher, or two years of legal experience or eight years of administrative experience. Courses include Business Entities, Wills & Estates and Legal Research, as well as computer applications for the paralegal field.
