Missouri Paralegal Associations and Information
Statewide Paralegal Associations
Missouri Paralegal Association (M.P.A.)
Description: The Missouri Paralegal Association (M.P.A.) was incorporated in 1998 as a Missouri non-profit corporation for the following purposes: 1) to develop and advance the highest quality standards for education, ethical responsibility and professionalism; 2) to provide Missouri paralegals with a forum for the exchange of information and ideas; 3) to increase the knowledge of the public, the judiciary and the legal community of the role and the benefits of the paralegal profession; 4) to offer and support continuing legal education (CLA) programs for paralegals; and 5) to provide a unified voice for addressing issues affecting the paralegal profession at state and national levels.
Contact:
Missouri Paralegal Association
Post Office Box 1016
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-1016
Email:info@missouriparalegalassoc.org
Website:http://www.missouriparalegalassoc.org/
Local Paralegal Associations
St. Louis Association of Legal Assistants (SLALA)
Description: The St. Louis Association of Legal Assistants (SLALA) is a non-profit association formed to promote the advancement of the legal assistant profession in the St. Louis area through encouragement of high ethical and professional standards and to provide access to information and education for legal assistants, and other legal professionals.
SLALA is affiliated with The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Each member of SLALA is bound by NALA’s code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
SLALA supports legal assistants through continuing education programs, seminars and workshops. The association promotes the profession by working with various paralegal programs in the St. Louis area. It work with the local and state bar associations in the adoption of standards for legal assistants in this rapidly growing field.
Contact:
Programs/Education Committee: Heather Firestone
Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus, PC
100 S. Fourth Street, Suite 1100
St. Louis, MO 63102
Telephone: (314) 622-6647
Fax: (314) 552-6888
Email:hfirestone@polsinelli.com
Website:http://www.missouriparalegalassoc.org/
The Kansas City Paralegal Association (KCPA)
Description: The Kansas City Paralegal Association (KCPA) is a professional association for paralegals in the Kansas City area. KCPA is a non-profit corporation which was incorporated on September 24, 1975. The goals and purposes of KCPA are: 1) to promote, enhance and encourage the development of the paralegal profession; 2) to provide opportunities for networking among paralegals on the local, state and national levels; and 3) to offer quality continuing education for paralegals.
Contact:
1912 Clay Street North Kansas City,
MO 64116
Telephone: 816-421-0302
Fax: 816-421-1991
Email: info@kcparalegals.org
Website:http://www.kcparalegals.org/
Public Relations - Job Bank: Lori Rickman
Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC
2400 Pershing Rd., Ste 500
Kansas City, MO 64108-2533
Telephone: 816-471-2121
Fax: 816-472-0288
Email:rickman@bscr-law.com
NALS of Missouri
Description: NALS of Missouri is a multi-level state association consisting of local chapter associations within the state of Missouri, uniting persons in work of a legal nature for the purpose of exchanging ideas, increasing knowledge of the law, and stimulating a higher order of business and professional attainment. NALS of Missouri sponsors a wide variety of programs and activities throughout the year designed to increase the effectiveness, expertise and skills of its members. The focus of the association is to raise and maintain standards of performance by its members through seminars and professional certification testing.
Contact:
Education Director: Lori Everhart, PP, PLS
Hosmer King
Telephone: 417-869-99991
Email: lori.everhart@hkrlawoffice.com
Website:http://www.nalsofmissouri.org/about.htm
Paralegal Schools and CLE
Maryville University
Description: : The Maryville University program which is ABA approved is designed for any student who wants to gain a better understanding of the relationship between human behavior, law and the role it plays in our society. Maryville offers a degree with two solid options: a major in Legal Studies with a Concentration in Law and Society, or Paralegal Certification.
Degrees Offered: : Baccalaureate Degree, Certificate Program
Contact: :
Director: Mary Carol Parker
Paralegal Studies Program
650 Maryville University Drive — Reid 3314
St. Louis, MO 63141
Telephone: 314.529.9457
Fax: 314.529.9965
Email:mparker@maryville.edu
Website:http://www.maryville.edu/academics-as-paralegal.htm
Missouri Western State University
Description: : The Missouri Western State University Legal Studies Program offers a course of study designed to prepare the individual to work in the legal profession. A student in this program will be taught the skills needed to obtain an entry-level position as a legal assistant or to continue a legal education. The skills a student will learn include legal research, interviewing, investigation, legal drafting, preparation of evidence and witnesses for trial, and assisting in the trial of a lawsuit. This program prepares individuals for career opportunities in law firms of all sizes, corporate legal departments, legal aid offices, public defender or prosecuting attorney offices and municipal legal departments. The certificate requires at least 30 hours of college credit prior to enrolling with at least 18 hours of classes, including college English. The certificate requires 33 hours of legal studies course, nine of which are restricted electives. A bachelor’s degree is not required, though many students already have one.
Type of Institution: Public, 4 yr, ABA Approved.
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Certificate
Internships: Mandatory
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Suzanne Kissock
Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
4525 Downs Drive, Wilson Hall 204
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Telephone: 816.271.4454
Fax: 816.271.4138
Email:kissock@missouriwestern.edu
Website:www.Missouriwestern.edu/CJ_LS/
Webster University
Description: Webster’s ABA approved Legal Studies curriculum gives students the legal skills and background to preparing for law school, for a second career, or for advancing their existing career in industries such as banking, human resources, insurance or business management.
Degrees Offered: Baccalaureate, Masters, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Contact:
Program Director: Robin Jefferson Higgins
Legal Studies Program
714 E. Lockwood Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119-3194
Telephone: 314.968.7068
Fax: 314.968.7403
Email:robinjefferson85@webster.edu
Website:http://www.webster.edu/depts/artsci/legalstudies/
Brown Mackie College
Description: Brown Mackie College’s Paralegal program prepares graduates for entry-level employment with attorneys and in law firms. Students develop a solid foundation in communication and problem solving skills through general education coursework. Coursework covers fundamentals of paralegal responsibilities including: application of business law principles; providing assistance to the attorney during trial; researching legal records; and proper utilization of investigative skills.
Contact:
Robert L. Morse, JD
Legal Assistant Program
9705 Lenexa Drive
Lenexa, KS 66215
Telephone: (913)768-1900
Email:bandit@pop3.grapevine.net
Website:http://www.retsaec.com/Programs/default.aspx?discipline=13&program=49
Johnson County Community College
Description: The Johnson County Community College Paralegal program has been approved by the American Bar Association since 1980. The ABA standards and guidelines pertain to organization, administration, curriculum, faculty, admissions, placement, library and support facilities. The Johnson County Community College Paralegal program is the only ABA approved program in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Contact:
Anita Tebbe
Paralegal Program, Legal Nurse Consultant Program,
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
Telephone: (913)469-8500 x3184
Fax: (913)469-4409
Email:atebbe@johnco.cc.ks.us
Website: http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/1206
Rockhurst University
Description: Rockhurst’s paralegal certificate program successfully prepares students to work in law offices, courts, corporations, government, bank trust departments and insurance claim offices. Students pursuing a degree at Rockhurst may minor in paralegal studies. Both the certificate and the minor in paralegal studies can be a valuable complement to a wide range of majors.
Contact:
Terry Forge
Paralegal Program
1100 Rockhurst Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110-2599
Telephone: (816)501-4000
Website:http://www.rockhurst.edu/academic/paralegal/index.asp
Penn Valley Community College
Description: The Penn Valley Community College Paralegal program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. It teaches students to prepare and file legal documents, perform legal research, and manage a law office.
Contact:
Gordon Wells
Legal Technology Program
3201 SouthWest Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Telephone: (816)759-4284
Website: http://mcckc.edu/degrees/new/AASParalegalPractice.pdf
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