Iowa Paralegal Associations and Information
Statewide Paralegal Associations
Iowa Association of Legal Assistants (IALA)
Description: Iowa Association of Legal Assistants (IALA) consists of eight regions which correspond to Iowa’s eight judicial districts. IALA was established to serve the educational needs of paralegals in the state of Iowa.
Contact:
President: Marilyn Harms
Iowa Association of Legal Assistants
PO Box 93153
Des Moines, Iowa 50393
Email: info@ialanet.org ,president@ialanet.org
Website: http://www.ialanet.org
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
Description: Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) provides quality, affordable, student-centered education and training to empower Iowans of all ages and backgrounds to pursue life’s opportunities and achieve their career dreams. DMACC is dedicated to helping students achieve lifelong fulfillment by providing a quality, innovative and responsive learning environment. Each day, DMACC champions the aspirations of individuals, communities and the state of Iowa.
Type of Institution: ABA Approved
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
Contact:
President: Robert J. Denson
Des Moines Area Community College
Telephone: 515-964-6638
Email: rjdenson@dmacc.edu
Website: http:www.dmacc.edu/
Urban Campus
Director: Randi Ray
Legal Assistant Program
1100 7th Street
Des Moines IA 50314
Telephone: 515.248.7208
Fax: 515.248.7253
Email: rsray@dmacc.edu
Website: http:www.dmacc.edu/
Kirkwood Community College
Description: Kirkwood’s American Bar Association-approved program prepares students for entry-level positions in the paralegal job market. The program also provides career-enhancing credentials for people already employed in law-related work. Graduates work in law firms, corporate legal departments and other business and government offices such as prosecutors’ offices, banks, title companies and insurance companies.
Type of Institution: ABA Approved.
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
Contact:
Director: Gregory L. Clevenger
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
209 Cedar Hall
Cedar Rapids IA 52406
Telephone: 319.398.5576
Fax: 319.398.1021
Email: gcleven@kirkwood.edu
President: Dr. Mick Starcevich
309 Kirkwood Hall
319-398-5500
Website: http:www.kirkwood.edu/
http://www.kirkwood.edu/site/index.php?d=518
