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Paralegal Career Schools by State

Train for a career as a paralegal! Select an accredited career school to prepare for an exciting job in the legal field. Students can earn a diploma, certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree after completing their vocational training or degree program.

Paralegals apply the practical knowledge gained in vocational courses to assist lawyers with a variety of legal duties. Besides law terminology, vocational training for a career as a paralegal also teaches computer skills as well as legal writing, researching and document management skills. Career options for paralegals include working in private or government legal environments. Take advantage of the growing opportunities for paralegals and choose vocational training or a degree program to begin your new career.


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Paralegal Schools in Arizona
College/School Name

Locations

Tempe AZ


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Lamson College
Program
Associate - Paralegal
To prepare graduates for this career, paralegal education at Lamson College includes specific legal skills, computer proficiency and an excellent, broad general education
Paralegal Schools in California
College/School Name

Locations

San Diego CA


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Maric College
Program
Associate of Science: Paralegal Studies
The Paralegal program will provide quality instruction based on relevant curricula, emphasizing the practical skills most needed by Paralegals for career positions. The graduates qualify to sit for the Certified Paralegal Exam, due to the program being approved by the National Association of Paralegal Assistants. Graduates will work in law practices, for business organizations, or the legal system.
College/School Name

Locations

Los Angeles CA
Newport Beach CA
Ontario CA


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Platt College
Program
College/School Name

Locations
Multiple Locations in California

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Western Career College
Program
Associate - Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies encompasses all facets of law and includes, but is not limited to, property and probate, family law, torts, civil procedures, contracts and legal research and writing. The field is very broad and far-reaching and has applications in everyday life. Graduates will become entry-level paralegals or legal assistants, working under the direct supervision of an attorney. Note: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

College/School Name

Locations

Multiple Locations
California CA


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North-West College
Program
Paralegal
Paralegal/Legal Assistants work under the supervision of an attorney, either as employees or as independent contractors. Students are trained in many areas of law including practical techniques, legal research, legal writing, document management, and the computerized production of forms, utilized throughout the legal system.
College/School Name

Locations

Rancho Cucmonga


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Everest College
Program

Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal
Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

Paralegal Schools in Connecticut
College/School Name

Locations

Branford CT
Southington CT
Windsor CT

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Branford Hall Career Institute
Program

Paralegal

Demand continues to grow for trained legal professionals! Law offices, corporations, and the government have come to recognize that graduates of Branford Hall's Paralegal program are unsurpassed in their field.Working closely with attorneys, Branford Hall Paralegal graduates are trained in the major areas of law practice: Family law, criminal law, real-estate law, tort law, bankruptcy law, corporate law, as well as the area of wills and estates. In less than a year, you can become part of this exciting, high-growth career.
Paralegal Schools in Colorado
College/School Name

Locations

Colorado - Multiple Locations

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Everest College
Program
Associate of Applied Science in Legal Assistant/Paralegal

A career in criminal justice offers many benefits and possibilities; among them are working in a professional environment, job security, the potential for career advancement, and the personal satisfaction of doing interesting, highly valuable work that serves the public. The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program focuses on crime, law enforcement, correction, and the criminal justice system. Applying an interdisciplinary approach, the program helps students understand the mechanisms of social control and the resolution of criminal justice problems, including currently accepted procedures, which are updated on a continuing basis. Program graduates may secure employment in the criminal justice system in a variety of positions including counselor, juvenile parole or correctional officer, private investigator, social worker, or caseworker. 

Paralegal Schools in Florida
College/School Name

Locations
Brandon (Tampa) Florida
Lakeland Florida
North Orlando Florida
South Orlando Florida
Pinellas (St Petersburg)
Tampa Florida
Pompano
Florida

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Everest University
Program

Associate Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

Bachelor of Science in Legal Assistant/Paralegal
The Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal enhances the study of law and legal research to permit graduates to further their legal knowledge while enhancing their opportunity for career advancement.

College/School Name

Locations

Orlando Florida

Programs vary by location


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Herzing College
Programs
Associate of Science in Legal Assisting/Paralegal (ASLAP)

Legal Assistant Diploma

 

Paralegal Schools in Illinois
College/School Name

Locations
Multiple Locations IL

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Robert Morris College
Program
Associate - Paralegal

Provides students with ethical standards and a framework for competent and professional decision-making. Students will be instructed in the ethical standards of the legal profession, including the Rules of Professional Conduct promulgated by the Illinois Supreme Court. Students will also have the abilities to analyze and reason logically in the application of legal principles to factual settings and will understand the structure of the court system and the litigation process.


College/School Name

Locations

Multiple Locations IL


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Northwestern College
Program
Associate - Paralegal
The Paralegal program prepares students to enter a career in the legal profession, where they provide services in all phases of the legal system. Paralegals are in great demand, and are valuable assets to a variety of organizations, including courts, law firms, and government agencies
Paralegal Schools in Indiana
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Paralegal Schools in Kansas
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Paralegal Schools in Kentucky
College/School Name

Locations

Kentucky


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Sullivan University, Spencerian College &
Louisville Technical Institute
Program

Associate - Paralegal Studies
This program offers students a combination of paralegal core courses, basic courses, and general studies courses. Approved by the American Bar Association, it prepares graduates for a variety of paralegal positions in law firms, government, and business.

Bachelor - Paralegal Studies
Through training in the more complex areas of paralegal practice and the development of a keen business sense, this program will expose students to advanced paralegal course work in conjunction with other business-related courses. It is approved by the American Bar Association.


Certificate - Paralegal Studies
This certificate program is designed to allow individuals with a prior degree to complete a short program of study, yet have exposure to the same law-related course work that is required for the Paralegal Studies Associate Degree. This program of study is approved by the American Bar Association.

Paralegal Schools in Louisiana
College/School Name

Locations


New Orleans Louisiana

Programs vary by location


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Herzing College
Programs

Associate of Science in Legal Assisting/Paralegal (ASLAP)

Nurse Paralegal Diploma

 

Paralegal Schools in Maryland
College/School Name

Locations

Hagerstown Maryland


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Hagerstown School of Business
Program
Associate of Applied Science: Legal Assistant
The objective of the Legal Assistant program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the legal assisting field.
Paralegal Schools in Minnesota
College/School Name

Locations

Oakdale MN
Plymouth MN
Brooklyn MN
Richfield MN


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Minnesota School of Business & Globe College
Program
Associate - Paralegal
This program provides comprehensive paralegal training that allows graduates to assume entry-level positions in the field.
Paralegal Schools in Missouri
College/School Name

Locations

Springfield Missouri

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Everest College
Program
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.
Paralegal Schools in Nebraska
College/School Name

Locations

Lincoln Nebraska


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Kaplan University
Program
Associate of Applied Science: Legal Assistant
This program provides emphasis in business law, legal research and writing, litigation, family law, torts, real estate, bankruptcy, estate and probate, and criminal law. Graduates of the Legal Assistant program may perform legal research, write legal memorandums, and assist with the preparation of trials and other duties in a legal office.
College/School Name

Locations

Omaha Nebraska


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Kaplan University
Program
Associate of Applied Science: Legal Assistant
The objective of the Legal Assistant program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law office setting, including, but not limited to, private practice, government, insurance, and corporate legal departments.
Paralegal Schools in Nevada
Currently no schools in this area
Paralegal Schools in New Hampshire
College/School Name

Locations

New England


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Hesser College
Program
Associate of Business Science: Paralegal Studies
Students will acquire a fundamental awareness of the law and practical hands -on skills that prepare them to meet the demands of the paralegal profession. Courses focus on legal areas such as Legal Research, Civil and Criminal Law, Property Law, and Wills, Estates, and Trusts. In addition, students are trained in legal research using on-line computer systems interfacing with a national legal database.
Paralegal Schools in New Jersey
College/School Name

Locations

Garret Mountain NJ
Paramus NJ
Woodbridge NJ


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Berkeley College
Program

Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies

Berkeley College's, program is designed to prepare you with the technical skills, general knowledge, and communication abilities necessary to be successful as an entry-level legal assistant.

Paralegal Schools in New York
College/School Name

Locations

New York City
White Plains NY


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Berkeley College
Program

Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies

Berkeley College's, program is designed to prepare you with the technical skills, general knowledge, and communication abilities necessary to be successful as an entry-level legal assistant.

College/School Name

Locations

Melville New York

Programs Vary by Location

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Katharine Gibbs School
Program
Legal Executive Assistant - Certificate Program

The Executive Assistant Program is a certificate program specially designed to prepare students for a career in business environment that will utilize the latest technology to enhance and grow its operations.

Legal Office Assistant Program - Certificate Program

The Legal Office Assistant Program will prepare the ambitious individual for one of the most rewarding career tracks. In addition to possessing the knowledge and skills required of a professional in any office, the legal office professional must also understand legal practices, procedures and terminology.

Legal Administrative Assistant Program - Certificate Program

The Legal Administrative Assistant Program is a certificate program designed to prepare students for rewarding and challenging positions as legal secretaries.

College/School Name

Locations

Rochester, New York NY


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Everest Institute
Program

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

Paralegal Schools in North Carolina
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Paralegal Schools in Ohio
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Paralegal Schools in Oklahoma
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Paralegal Schools in Oregon

College/School Name

Locations:

Springfield Oregon
Clakamas Oregon
Wilsonville Oregon


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Pioneer Pacific College

Program

Associate Degree - Legal Assistant/Paralegal

This program provides the academic preparation to pursue a broad spectrum of criminal justice careers including police, detectives, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, state police officers, Drug Enforcement Administration agents, U.S. marshals and deputy marshals, Immigration and Naturalization Service agents, U.S. Border Patrol agents, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents, customs inspectors, U.S. Secret Service agents, Bureau of Diplomatic Security agents, correctional officers, private security officers, private detectives, and private investigators.

College/School Name

Locations

Portalnd OR


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Everest College
Program
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

Paralegal Schools in Pennsylvania
College/School Name

Locations

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


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Everest Institute
Program
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal

Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

College/School Name

Locations

Multiple Locations
Pennsylvania


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Mc Cann School of Business & Technology
Program
Associate - Paralegal
College/School Name

Locations

Pittsburgh

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The Western School of Health & Business
Program

Diploma - Criminal Justice

Obtain the key to a successful business or management career with a business degree from Western School.

Paralegal Schools in Rhode Island
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Paralegal Schools in Tennessee
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Paralegal Schools in Texas
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Paralegal Schools in Utah
College/School Name

Locations
Salt Lake City

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Everest College
Program
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

Paralegal Schools in Virginia
College/School Name

Locations

Virginia - Multiple Locations


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Everest College
Program
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Some advantages and perks for experienced paralegals and legal assistants include working in a professional environment, supervising other staff, or even going into business for themselves. In recent years, the number of new jobs in the paralegal market has outpaced the growth rate for most other jobs. The US Department of Labor estimates employment for paralegals will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, drafting of legal pleading and responses, and legal research. Graduates of the program should be able to assist an attorney in private or corporate practice.

College/School Name

Locations

Vienna Virginia


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Gibbs College
Program