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South Suburban College to Host Paralegal Program Open House: Aug 3
7/21/2010
Pictured: SSC paralegal program coordinator Bill Goren recently released a third edition of his book "Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act." Goren is hosting a Paralegal Program Open House August 3rd in Oak Forest.
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL - South Suburban College will be hosting a Paralegal Open House on Tuesday, August 3rd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., in Room 5190 at the University & College Center (UCC) in Oak Forest. The Open House is targeted for individuals interested in learning about one of the nation's fastest-growing occupations. Information will be provided about SSC's paralegal/legal assistant curriculum, including the AAS Degree and certificate programs.
SSC has the only ABA approved paralegal program in the south suburban Chicago region, giving graduates a huge advantage when entering the workplace. The college also requires that all of the instructors in the program are lawyers or judges to ensure the quality of instruction. The curriculum prepares students to work in a variety of legal environments including civil and criminal litigation, insurance, banking, public and governmental agencies, law offices and corporate legal departments. Emphasis is placed on the development of core skills in legal research techniques including compilation and analysis of data, understanding legal vocabulary, preparation of legal documents, and management of a law office.
Students utilize SSC's program in preparation for law school in addition to the opportunity to gain immediate employment. Coordinator Bill Goren provides students with a great deal of expertise, in addition to an excellent understanding of the profession and the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the workforce. SSC paralegal program coordinator Bill Goren recently published the third edition of his book, "Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act," which is put out by the American Bar Association.
The majority of the Paralegal classes are offered at the UCC, conveniently located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue in Oak Forest. For more information, please contact Ron Kawanna, Dean of Legal Studies, at 708-210-5807 or RKawanna@ssc.edu .
