About Us
Program Overview
The “From Prison to Paralegal” project is a special project of A Rising Tide Academy, an online paralegal training program. Students receive college level instruction via distant learning in 14 paralegal courses. The program concludes with a 90 day internship. If you are interested in offering an internship or are looking to hire a paralegal, please complete the employer form here.
The Curriculum
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with A Rising Tide Academy to provide this distant learning program. The program is designed to get you to the finish line in as little as 8 months. Succesfully completing the 14 courses offered in the program satisfies the 900 clock hours required to sit for the certified paralegal exam. We offer internships and job placement assistance in the D.C. area. We don't want to just train you. We want to help you get a new viable job!
For Employers
There is a tax incentive for businesses to hire the ex-offenders. Business who hire ex-felons within one year after they are convicted or released from prison may qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit This tax credit gives employers a maximum of $9,600 for each adult hired. By offering an unpaid internship, employers are able to train potential new employees at a significant reduced cost. If you are interested in offering an internship or looking to hire a paralegal, please complete the employer form here.