Fremont College programs close the gap between the classroom and
the workplace. Characterized by a timely and up-to-date
curriculum, Fremont's Programs-–Business Administration,
Paralegal Studies, Sports and Rehabilitation Therapy and Massage
Therapy--continuously evolve to fit the ever-changing
requirements of today's business world. It is this combination of
educational excellence and real-world practical programs that
gives Fremont College graduates a competitive edge.
Fremont College is committed to your success. Your journey to
professional success begins with your first class at Fremont
College and continues long after your graduation.
Located in the heart of Cerritos, a short drive from Los Angeles,
Long Beach and Orange County, Fremont College is in a convenient
location within Southern California.
Federal and state financial assistance, including tuition
assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the
California Department of Rehabilitation, are available to those
who qualify.
Career Placement
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Fremont College has a full-time career placement services staff
who network on a daily basis with major employers across Southern
California to identify potential careers for graduates and also
provide job-search skills.
Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies
(60 weeks)
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The Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies will teach the basics
of American law and prepare you to grasp legal concepts and
engage in legal analysis. Ethics, client privacy guidelines and
legal lawyer and paralegal practices are taught as integral
components of the program. You will also be required to take
general education courses in computer applications, business
theory and application, finance, math and critical thinking.
Skills learned include:
- Core legal classes provide students with understanding of
multiple legal practice areas
- Innovative technology used in law firms, courts and legal
departments
- Beginning and advanced legal research and writing skills
- Real-world practices enabling students to be workplace
contributors
As a Fremont College graduate, many challenging and diverse
career opportunities are available when you earn your Associate's
degree in Paralegal Studies, including:
- Paralegal
- Commercial litigation paralegal
- Legal technology support specialist
- Commercial real estate paralegal
- Patent prosecution paralegal
Accreditation
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Fremont College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) to award
Associate of Arts degrees (AA), Associate of Science degrees (AS)
and Diplomas.