Montana Paralegal Associations and Information
Statewide Paralegal Associations
State Bar of Montana Paralegal Section
Description:The State Bar of Montana formed a Paralegal Section in 1998.
Contact:
Chairperson: Barbara A. Bessey, CP
P.O. Box 1728
Helena, MT 59624-1728
Telephone: (406) 444-4493
Fax: (406) 444-1394
Email:bbessey@mt.gov
Website: http://www.montanabar.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=71
Paralegal Schools and CLE
University Of Great Falls
Description: The University of Great Falls is a private, Catholic liberal arts university which offers a value-oriented liberal arts program in Paralegal Studies. The program has been established for 20 years. The program requires an internship experience and offers several electives in Pro Bono Clinic, Mediation Clinic and Prison Research Program. Core Paralegal specialty classes are taught by full-time faculty.
Type of Institution: Private, 4 yr, ABA Approved.
Degrees Offered & Conditions: Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science
Internships: Mandatory
Contact:
Director: Mark Grobosky
Paralegal Studies Program
1301 20th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405
Telephone: 406.791.5350
Fax: 406.791.5953
Email: mgrobosky01@ugf.edu
Website: www.ugf.edu
University of Montana
Description: The Paralegal Studies program of the University of Montana, which is an ABA approved program, prepares students for challenging and diverse careers in private law practices and in the law-related areas of business, industry, and government. The goals of the Paralegal Studies program are to enable students, through theoretical and practical legal education, to understand the function of law, to work as paralegals in the effective delivery of legal services, and to contribute to the legal profession. This program is designed to equip students with skills to analyze legal issues and to perform a variety of activities including drafting legal documents, interviewing clients, conducting legal research, and preparing cases for trial.
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
Contact:
Thomas H. Stanton
Paralegal Studies Program
College of Technology
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
Telephone: 406.243.7850
Fax: 406.243.7899
Email: Tom.Stanton@mso.umt.edu
Website: http://www.umt.edu/future.aspx
