In addition, the Department of Justice undertakes all manners of criminal activity existing on a national level, which includes crimes occurring on both foreign and interstate levels; the following federal agencies and departments are among the 59 total that exist under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice:
The Paralegal Associate's Degree program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as paralegals or legal assistants by providing a broad college-level curriculum.
Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) is the title of paralegals in the United States who have passed the Certified Paralegal Exam and have met additional education and experience requirements for certification as a CP or CLA.o become a Certified Paralegal in the United States, the candidate voluntarily passes the Certified Paralegal Exam (CP Exam). The Certified Paralegal program established in 1976 is administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA).