Helping you rise up. YOUR NEW PARALEGAL CAREER STARTS HERE.
Offering paralegal studies online and on your time.
Helping you rise up. YOUR NEW PARALEGAL CAREER STARTS HERE.
Offering paralegal studies online and on your time.
about us
We began in 2018 as a pilot program, From Prison to Paralegal. We do one thing. We provide online paralegal training. What separates us from the rest? We focus on training the most overlooked members of our society and we provide it for free to as many folks as possible under the WIOA program.
What is WIOA? It is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It was created to help remove barriers for those who have trouble finding a financially viable career. The WIOA program helps job seekers acquire credentials for in-demand jobs and provides the opportunity to leave the cycle of unemployment and into long-lasting careers.
Here is what we know. There is a huge labor shortage and paralegals are in demand. As an approved training provider for the WIOA program, eligible participants can take our entire program for free. The program is designed to train individuals to become certified as a paralegal in as little as six months. We also offer, when available, paid on the job training. Did we mention the full cost of our program and the certification exam fee is free? At A Rising Tide Academy, we want to change the tide. We help our students get trained, get certified, and get a job.
Our instructors have taught over 1000 students. The numbers speak for themselves.
Our Numbers
13 Online Courses
Equals 900 Clock Hours for NALA Eligibility
6 -12 Months to Complete
6 -12 Months to Complete
Equals 900 Clock Hours for NALA Eligibility
6 -12 Months to Complete
Equals 900 Clock Hours for NALA Eligibility
Equals 900 Clock Hours for NALA Eligibility
Equals 900 Clock Hours for NALA Eligibility
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Frequently Asked Questions
NALA is The National Association of Legal Assistants. Among other things, NALA provides certification for Paralegals via their Certified Paralegal (CP) credential. You must past both sections of the NALA CP exam, in order to obtain the CP credential. The NALA CP credential has been acknowledged by the American Bar Association as a mark of high professional achievement, and more than 47 other paralegal organizations and numerous bar associations also acknowledge the credential as the paralegal standard. To learn more visit NALA.
Yes, our internship placements vary from offices on Capital Hill to local law firms and non-profits. We are currently working to expand our internship program to other parts of the country. We also offer paid on the job training when available.
Yes, tuition is all inclusive. We include a widely varied number of e-resources, including select e-textbooks, to deliver instruction. Students will have access to the Lexis certification training and other computer assisted legal instruction. No additional material is required to be purchased by enrolled students.
A full time self-study can expect to complete the program in as little as 6 months. A part-time self study is required to complete the program in 12 months. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate and meet the 900 clock hours requirement in order to sit for the NALA CP certification exam.
Successful completion of our program satisfies the 900 clock hours required by NALA to sit for the Certified Paralegal exam.
This program is intended to prepare and lead to an entry-level paralegal job. It will satisfy the 900 clock hours required to sit for the NALA Certified Paralegal exam. It is the sole discretion of the college or university whether they accept our coursework for college credit. We encourage you to speak with your school's admission office for more information.
We have a robust internship and on-the-job-training placement program. To that extent, our student internships may convert to permanent jobs. Additionally, we provide resume and cover letter assistance and have partnered with local legal placement agencies to assist with job placement of our graduates. While there is no guarantee of a job for each graduates, we provide a similar level of support that is similar to what a university career center provides to their students.
Paralegals & legal assistants are most often employed by the Legal services industry. In 2017, Paralegals earned an average of $51,743, $322 less than than the average national salary of $52,065. The ten-year national workforce is projected to grow 7.4%, but Paralegals are expected to see a growth of 14.6% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow higher than the national average. Paralegal Economic Outlook
Paralegals need many skills, but most especially Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, and Writing. When you successfully complete our program, you will have satisfied the 900 clock hours required to sit for the NALA Certified Paralegal (NALA CP) exam. The NALA CP credential has been acknowledged by the American Bar Association as a mark of high professional achievement, and more than 47 other paralegal organizations and numerous bar associations also acknowledge the credential as the paralegal standard. Learn more at NALA.
Yes, we offer access to LexisNexis® Paralegal Student Certification of Mastery training program, designed specifically to help students and faculty increase proficiency in online legal research using lexis.com and Lexis Advance. More details on the LEXIS Advance program we offer can be found here.
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