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I chose to study at Missoula College because the faculty and staff meet my needs as a non-traditional student and prepare me for my career goals.
- Isaac La'a, Student

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$39K
average
entry-level salary
84%
of graduates
are employed
within a year of graduating
24.5%
Projected growth
in Montana by 2024
  • $39K average entry-level salary
  • 84% of graduates are employed within a year of graduating
  • 24.5% Projected growth in Montana by 2024

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Principles of Real Estate

LEG 188 Students will develop an ability to analyze basic legal principles in real property law and practical experience increasing, organizing, and completing real estate transactions. Students in the course will develop fundamental skills; real estate, landlord-tenant, and land use law. Further, students will continue development of drafting skills, legal research, and case analysis.

Family Law

LEG 285 Study of Montana law relating to marriage, husband and wife, parent and child, termination of marriage, adoption, joint and sole custody arrangements and modifications, child support guidelines, and juvenile issues. Includes preparation of standard family law documents.

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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 enhance the legal profession

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