Environmental Paralegal
Some of today's most exciting legal work is in the fast-moving world of environmental law. Environmental Paralegal studies at Ecotech Institute prepare you to assist lawyers who do this important work.
A paralegal's main responsibility is to help lawyers get ready for hearings, trials, and closings. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), paralegals investigate facts, organize relevant information, research applicable laws, and prepare reports. Paralegals often investigate cases to make sure that lawyers know all of the important facts.
What is an Environmental Paralegal?
An Environmental Paralegal is a law professional who assists a lawyer who specializes in environmental law. These paralegals may work on a wide range of environmental cases, including those related to endangered species or incorrect disposal of hazardous materials.
The Environmental Paralegal studies program at Ecotech Institute is designed to prepare you for a career utilizing knowledge of legal procedures, delivery of legal services, and legal research and writing. The program provides training in professional skills, general education, technical competencies and research experience, which are used in the environmental paralegal field.
Our Environmental Paralegal program might be right for you if you…
- enjoy writing, reading, and researching.
- want to make a contribution toward protecting the environment.
- are interested in working in a legal setting.
- are able to deal with the public.
- are organized and enjoy helping others get things done.
This program prepares the student for a career utilizing knowledge of legal procedures, delivery of legal services, and legal research and writing. The program provides training in professional skills, general education, technical competencies, and research experience needed by students entering the environmental paralegal field.
This program of study is designed to prepare students for the types of occupations listed below. The occupations listed are based on federal government information and represent the types of positions for which the program generally prepares graduates. The College makes no representation or warranty that its graduates have obtained these positions or that any future graduates will obtain these positions.
Important Notice:
The following consumer information is provided as required by federal regulations. This information is based on current and historical data and does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future performance. There are many factors that will change the cost of a program, the time to complete the program, or the amount of debt that an individual may incur in order to complete the program, including transfer credits, eligibility for grants or scholarships, the decision whether to attend on a full- or part-time basis, course failures, and non-continuous attendance. These figures represent general program information that may vary for individual students based on their circumstances. The College reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees and to add or delete programs of study at any time, in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.
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The amount quoted does not factor in individual circumstances such as transfer credits, course failures, and price changes. Books and supplies are included in the tuition. The College does not offer on-campus room and board.
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What financing options are available to pay for this program?
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In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, graduates may use loans to finance their education. The median loan debt for program graduates is as follows. |
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The median loan debt for Federal loans is calculated based on students who graduated between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011, using the formula provided by the U.S Department of Education. An individual's loan debt will vary based on individual factors such as a student's decision to pay for the program from sources other than student loans or to borrow more than is needed to pay the direct costs of education, transfer credits, course failures, and program changes. Private educational loan data are based only on information reported to the College.
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What is the reported completion time for this program, assuming continuous, full-time enrollment?
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This program is designed to take 24 months to complete.
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The length of the program will vary based on individual circumstances such as choosing to attend less than full time, failing or retaking a course or courses, changing programs, or choosing to take a greater than full-time course load.
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What percentage of students completes this program within this time frame?
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The completion rate is calculated based on the cumulative results of students at all Virginia College locations that offer this program, who completed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The completion rate is calculated using the formula provided by the U.S. Department of Education. It may not include all graduates who actually graduated from the program within the maximum allowable timeframe.
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What is the job placement rate for students completing the program?
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The job placement rate listed above is based on the cumulative results of graduates from all Ecotech Institute campuses that offer this program and who were placed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The placement rate is calculated using the formula promulgated by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. This formula excludes graduates who are unavailable for placement due to medical issues, continuing education, active military service, and immigration concerns. The College makes no promise or guarantee of employment.
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