Why do I have to have a degree to enroll in the Paralegal Certificate program?

Employers who require a paralegal certificate as a condition of employment normally assume the four year degree has previously been earned. This is especially true in the larger law firms where a ‘degree plus certificate” is the standard. Students without a college degree should earn one. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies program offered at the Center accomplishes that goal for students lacking a degree upon entering the Center.