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• ICC offers opportunity to explore school of legal studies options

              High school seniors are invited to explore the exciting opportunities available through Itawamba Community College’s School of Legal Studies, Feb. 24, at the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus.             Interactive demonstrations will highlight opportunities in criminal justice, pre-law, paralegal and political science.             The schedule includes check-in, 9-9:30 a.m.; welcome, 9:30 a.m.; interactive demonstrations, 9:45 a.m.; and closing, 11:30 a.m.             More information is available at www.iccms.edu/legalstudiesday or by email at jmsumerel@iccms.edu.
• ICC's Paralegal Technology program is in the nation's top 10

              Itawamba Community College’s Paralegal Technology program has been selected as one of the top 10 online Paralegal degree programs in the nation by BestColleges.             ICC offers two degrees in paralegal studies: an online Associate of Applied Science degree in paralegal technology and an Associate of Arts degree in general studies with a paralegal studies emphasis. The two-year A.A.S. degree in paralegal technology includes coursework in legal research, civil litigation and legal writing.             Coursework in wills and estates, family law, torts and real property introduces students to subsets of the legal field while providing information about legal principles and procedures, according to program director Jamie Hall. Students gain the analytical, communication, research and technical skills needed to work alongside legal professionals. The program also includes an internship during which students apply learned concepts.             ICC’s online paralegal technology program prepares students for entry-level positions as paralegals and legal assistants in law firms, government agencies and businesses. Students can complete the 61-62 hour credit program in two years.             “ICC’s general studies associate degree with an emphasis ...
• Paralegal program selected among nation's best

              Itawamba Community College’s Paralegal Technology program has been selected as one of the top online Paralegal degree programs in the nation by TheBestSchools.org.             It achieved a ninth-place ranking among the top 25 Best Online Paralegal Associate Programs. ICC offers two degrees in paralegal studies: an online Associate of Applied Science degree in paralegal technology and an Associate of Arts degree in general studies with a paralegal studies emphasis. The two-year A.A.S. degree in paralegal technology includes coursework in legal research, family law and legal writing.             Coursework in wills and estates, civil litigation, real property and family law introduces students to subsets of the legal field while providing information about legal principles and procedures, according to program director Jamie Hall. Students gain the analytical, communication, research and technical skills needed to work alongside legal professionals. The program also includes an internship during which students apply learned concepts.             ICC’s online paralegal technology program prepares students for entry-level positions as paralegals and legal assistants in law firms, government agencies and businesses. Students can complete the 61-62 ...
• ICC Paralegal program cited

              Paralegal EDU has named Itawamba Community College’s paralegal program as its top recommendation for students in Mississippi.             After reviewing hundreds of programs available at accredited schools, Paralegal EDU determined that ICC’s program deserved to be recognized among the best of the best, according to Sean Reed, senior editor for Paralegal EDU.             “Mississippi’s best in paralegal studies can be found at Itawamba Community College, which offers the AAS in Paralegal Technology, a two-year degree designed to prepare paralegals in a number of areas, including legal research, civil litigation, family law and more,” according to Paralegal EDU. “This fully online program is just one of Itawamba’s career and technical education programs that are designed to prepare students to enter the job market as competent and qualified professionals. We also love that this program includes an internship designed to round out your education and prepare you to serve as a competent and reliable member of the legal team.”             Paralegal EDU noted that the associate’s degree has emerged as the go-to option when it comes to educational preparation for a paralegal career. ...
• ICC's Paralegal Technology program ranks second in the nation

              Itawamba Community College’s Paralegal Technology program has been ranked second in the nation by College Values Online.             ICC has been identified as having one of the top most affordable accredited online paralegal certificate programs, according to ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “The  elite ranking is a testament to the innovative programs that ICC offers as we ensure that our students have the best start in their careers.” The ranking considered tuition and return on investment.             College Values Online’s mission is to provide assistance in selecting the best college for each individual situation by offering rankings of schools and various degree programs in addition to information on numerous career options from a value perspective. Its list of the top 20 affordable online accredited paralegal certificates began with certificate programs with costs under $13,000 (based on tuition reported to College Navigator). The programs were then ranked according to the quality of the program based on graduation rate and student-to-teacher ratio.             ICC offers two degrees in paralegal studies: an online Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal ...
• Upcoming ICC Paralegal Technology celebration coincides with national commemoration

  Itawamba Community College’s Paralegal Technology program has scheduled a special celebration, Oct. 23 to coincide with the commemoration of a national event.             Its 2024 National Paralegal Day Celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Academic and Student Center lobby on the Tupelo Campus will enable participants to mix and mingle with area industry members, especially those in the profession and attorneys, as well as to learn more about ICC’s Paralegal Technology program and the paralegal profession, according to director Haley Carpenter.             She has a variety of student stories to share regarding the importance of ICC’s Paralegal Technology program. “One student said that she and her mother experienced a hard time after her father died intestate (without a will). They worked with the probate court to settle his estate, and the process was confusing. She wanted to become a part of a legal team to ensure her clients that they would have an advocate in their corner.”             Another student, who was the child of a bitter divorce and custody battle, wants to be a voice for the children and help ...