Virginia's Legal Services pathway develops expertise in paralegal services, legal support, document management, legal research, and court procedures—preparing students for careers supporting the legal profession.
Students study legal fundamentals, paralegal practices, legal document preparation, legal research, law office operations, and court procedures. They practice legal services through partnerships with law firms and legal organizations.
Graduates work as paralegals, legal assistants, legal secretaries, or law office administrators. Virginia's legal profession offers many support roles. Advanced students pursue paralegal certificates and law programs.
Legal Services at a Glance
4
Courses
6
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Virginia's legal services standards address paralegal practice, legal documents, legal research, and court procedures. Standards align with Virginia bar association guidelines.
Students demonstrate competency through legal document projects and research assessments. The state integrates legal knowledge and Virginia court procedures.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Legal Fundamentals and Paralegal Practice |
| Legal Document Preparation |
| Legal Research and Writing |
| Law Office Operations and Court Procedures |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓STOP THE BLEED
- ✓First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST)
- ✓OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- ✓NOCTI Criminal Justice
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Legal Assistant
Entry LevelSalary range: $48,620 - $79,470
Paralegal
ExperiencedSalary range: $48,620 - $79,470
Legal Secretary
Entry LevelSalary range: $101,060 - $203,440
Law Office Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $77,790 - $174,120
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at law firms, legal aid organizations, and court offices throughout Virginia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
How Sage Helps Virginia CTE Programs
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