Paralegal Education

AAfPE is a national organization that serves the needs of paralegal educators and institutions offering paralegal educational programs. AAfPE’s primary purposes are rooted in the continuing development of higher quality education for paralegal students as well as to be the main source of authority in paralegal academics.

American Institute for Paralegal Studies is a distance learning school, accredited by ACCET, offering a 25-credit program.

The Blackstone Legal Assistant/Paralegal program is continually being refined by the most experienced and talented professionals in the legal field, as well as experts in the area of distance education. In general, it takes students between eight months and two years to complete the online paralegal diploma program.

The Brown Mackie College system of schools is dedicated to providing educational programs that prepare students for entry-level positions in a competitive, rapidly changing workplace. The schools offer associate’s degrees and/or diplomas, and certificate programs in business, health sciences, legal studies, information technology, and electronic fields to over 7,000 students in eight states (as of fall 2004). Not all programs and degree levels are offered at all locations.

San Francisco State University is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association has granted approval to the Paralegal Studies program offered by the College of Extended Learning.

The Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is designed as a 300 hour, non-credit certificate program designed to prepare you for a smooth transition from the classroom to the office ranging from law firms, corporate legal departments, banks, insurance companies and government agencies.

Our commitment to your success is what drives our daily activities, and we're confident that you'll find the training and education that best meets your professional objectives and skill sets. When you train with IPE and NBI, you not only make an investment in your career, but you also make an investment in yourself.

Enrolling in one of our accredited paralegal studies programs will help you advance your career in this field and make you a top employment prospect. Here is your chance to earn a degree or certificate valued by law firms worldwide.

The objective of the paralegal program is to impart knowledge of the structure of the California and federal legal systems, to educate our students in basic understanding of areas of law with which law offices commonly deal, to give practical training in the performance of legal tasks associated with these areas including the preparation of legal documents, and pleadings , to train our students to do excellent legal research, to write and communicate clearly and precisely, and to teach the ethical principles governing the relationship of attorney, paralegal-legal assistant, and client.

In the United States, paralegals have taken many different paths to their careers. These paths comprise an array of varying levels of education, different certifications, and on-the-job-training. They work in government, for law firms, for corporations, for real estate firms, and for nonprofit organizations. Where they work and what they do often depends on what mixture of experience, skills, education, and certification they possess. There is no specific educational requirement in most U.S. states for legal assistants or paralegals. Some paralegals have only on-the-job experience, while some paralegals have completed a two-year course or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies. Others have completed a bachelor's or even a master's degree in another field, and quite a few of these people have also completed a regular or post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate. Many paralegals have completed all of their training before entering the profession, while others have completed their education while working their way up from the mailroom in a law firm. Many Paralegals take Continuing Legal Education credits to fulfill the requirements of their firm, state, or association. U.S. Paralegal or Legal Assistant courses of study have long been available in associate's degree or certificate programs at community colleges and private universities. However, similar programs exist at four-year universities and have expanded over the years. More and more prestigious universities offer bachelor's degrees and post-baccalaureate certificates in the subject. One guess to the increasing trend might be that as law responds to rapidly changing technological, social, and business environments, the workload of law firms and even their way of doing business changes as well.

Our nationally accredited Paralegal Certificate Program will award you paralegal certification in just 7-14 months.

The Rice Paralegal Certificate Program is designed to provide the education you need to begin a paralegal career or advance an existing career in the legal field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the paralegal profession is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. The certificate program offers the highest quality of paralegal education at an affordable cost.

The Center for Legal Studies is a legal education company focused on providing students the most affordable and effective legal education possible. We deliver our curriculum to our students in live lecture, online, DVD, video, audio, and CD-ROM formats through over 600 colleges and universities nationwide to provide our students with the flexibility necessary to achieve their academic goals while continuing with their everyday lives.

The Paralegal Institute is here to help you fulfill those needs in your life while getting an education that will help you in your future.

Washington Online is one of the largest and most successful providers of accredited online paralegal training in the United States. Why? Because at Washington Online, we are committed to providing our students with an outstanding education that is both convenient and affordable. Some of the benefits of WOLI include:

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Paralegal Program For over 30 years, the University of San Diego Paralegal Program has been educating students for positions in the legal profession.
Classes cover topics such as legal research, civil and business litigation, contracts, real estate, bankruptcy and criminal law.
Graduates are prepared to work in law firms, banks, corporations and government agencies.
This American Bar Association approved program offers day and evening classes, employment assistance, financial aid and internship opportunities.