Paralegal Careers
Books | Vermont Web Links | Other Web Links | Software Resources
Books
Search our catalog online at http://www.vsac.org/LibrarySearch. Patrons may borrow books either by coming to the Resource Center in downtown Winooski, or by making an interlibrary loan request through their local school or public library.
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Behind the Bar: Inside the Paralegal Profession (2004) |
Call # 340.023 Astl |
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The Everything Guide to Being a Paralegal: Secrets to a Successful Career! (2006) |
Call # 340 Schneider |
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Opportunities in Paralegal Careers (2005) |
Call # 340 Fins |
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Paralegal Career Guide (2002) |
Call # 340.023 Estrin |
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Top Careers in Two Years (2008) |
Call # 340.023 Ferguson |
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Your Criminal Justice Career: A Guidebook (2002) |
Call # 364 Schmall |
Vermont Web Links
Burlington College’s Center for Legal Education offers an intensive 30-credit certificate program that includes a 3-credit paralegal internship — www.burlington.edu/pages/academics/certificates/paralegal_cert/paralegal_cert.html
Champlain College offers the following paralegal studies options:- BS — www.champlain.edu/Undergraduate-Studies/Majors-and-Programs/Legal-Studies.html
- Certificate — http://extra.champlain.edu/cps/undergrad_programs.php
CCV, through a transfer agreement with Burlington College, helps students work towards a BS or certificate in legal research/paralegal studies — www.ccv.edu/burlington_college
Ed2Go.com, in conjunction with several local Career and Technical Centers, offers online paralegal courses — www.ed2go.com
Labor market information is available from the Vermont Department of Labor — www.vtlmi.info/oic3.cfm?occcode=23201100&page=occrpt
Vermont Department of Labor provides a job bank, locations of statewide career resource centers, and Vermont labor market information — www.labor.vermont.gov
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Other Web Links
2008 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (U.S. Department of Labor) — www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook Data, including nature of the work, job outlook, and earnings — http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm
American Association for Paralegal Education has information on how to choose a program and a directory of paralegal education programs — www.aafpe.org
National Association of Legal Assistants provides continuing education and professional certification programs for paralegals — www.nala.org
National Federation of Paralegal Associations offers a career center and information on continuing legal education — www.paralegals.org
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Software Resources
VT Guidance Central is a web-based, personalized, self-guided program that provides comprehensive career, college, and education planning tools
You can use VT Guidance Central as a tool to:
- explore career possibilities
- plan the training you need for specific careers
- search for colleges/universities that fit your desired criteria (e.g., location, size, programs/majors, activities, costs)
- learn about financial aid options
- and much more!
Visit the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski to utilize other assessment, career, and education planning software tools.
Updated: June 2009
Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, 10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404
Call: 800-642-3177 toll-free or Burlington area 802-655-9602 • Fax: 802-654-3765 • E-mail: info@vsac.org
The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was established by the Vermont General Assembly in 1965 to help Vermonters obtain the information and financial resources they need to pursue their education goals beyond high school.
