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Paralegal Associate Degree
Paralegal associate degrees are the most popular degree option for becoming a paralegal. The paralegal associate degree curriculum will vary by school, but core courses will be similar in content. You will learn about the legal system in the United States, laws and court systems. Ethical conduct and how to respond to situations involving legal ethics, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and other related issues will be addressed in the core curriculum. You will learn the terminology used in the legal system and how to understand legal documents, contracts and other legal material. As a paralegal, helping an attorney research and write legal documents is a key function of your job. Different paralegal associate degree programs will have varying areas of specialization so researching different programs will be a benefit.
Paralegals assist attorneys in both public and private practices by helping to investigate cases, prepare strategy for trials and meeting preparartion. You will also help prepare contracts, wills and related legal documents.
Online Paralegal Associate Degrees
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Kaplan University - School of Legal Studies: The Paralegal Studies Department at Kaplan University, is nationally recognized and offers the top paralegal programs in the country, including one of the leading paralegal associate degree programs.
AAS in Paralegal Studies
BS in Paralegal Studies
Advanced Start in BS Paralegal Studies
Advanced Start in BS Legal Studies
BS in Legal Studies
Colorado Technical University/Stonecliffe College: Stonecliffe College Online offers one of the most up to date and accredited paralegal associate degree programs in the country. Students are educated in document organization systems, handling document production, how to write legal correspondence and other relevant skills necessary for paralegal career preparation.
A.S. Paralegal Studies
Hodges University: Graduates of the Paralegal program are eligible to sit for the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam.
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Keiser University: E-Campus Online Programs. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which is recognized as a national accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Minnesota School of Business Online: The Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Certificate in Paralegal
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in Paralegal
Post University: Post University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Board of Education.
Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Associate's in Legal Studies
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Rasmussen College: Accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Board of Education.
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Virginia College: Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
AS in Paralegal
Westwood College: You can earn an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies in as little as 20 months. Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCS).
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Campus Based Paralegal Associate Degrees
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Everest Institute:
Programs Offered: Paralegal
Everest College: Choose a campus location near you.
Programs Offered: Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations
Brown Mackie College:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal
Center for Advanced Legal Studies:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Certificate | Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved and Accredited)
Eagle Gate College:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal
Fremont College:
Programs Offered: Associate's of Arts in Paralegal Studies (American Bar Association (ABA) Approved)
Hesser College:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Paralegal
Keiser University:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Tech, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies
Platt College: Request information from these campuses today.
Programs Offered: Associate's in Paralegal Studies
South College:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies
South University:
Programs Offered: Associate's and Bachelor's | Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
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