FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2004
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Explore Legal Studies careers at Kent Campus open house April 8
Legal assistant and legal secretaries in high demand locally

Florida Community College’s Kent Campus is sponsoring a free open house for those interested in exploring a career in legal studies on April 8 at 6 p.m. in Bldg. “F,” Room 128. Representatives from the College’s Legal Studies Institute will be on hand to describe and answer questions about the programs and courses, along with financial aid opportunities. Locally there is a critical need for trained professionals, according to Elaine Puri, director of Legal Studies.

The College offers an associate in science or associate in applied science degree in Legal Assisting. The programs are appropriate for those who want to work as paraprofessionals in the legal or criminal justice fields. This Legal Assisting program is the only such local program approved by the American Bar Association.

A Legal Secretary program is also offered at Kent Campus. This certificate program prepares students who want to work in the highly specialized legal field as secretaries, and is an excellent stepping-stone to a higher-paying career.

Kent Campus is located at 3939 Roosevelt Blvd. To make a reservation for the open house or for more information about the programs, e-mail kpeterso@fccj.edu or call 904.381.3589.