Why does the Center require those without a bachelor's degree to earn an associate's degree? Some other schools don’t.

Most authorities in the paralegal profession agree that the minimum educational requirement to enter the paralegal profession is an associate degree in paralegal studies. As stated in the Bureau of Labor Stastics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09, paralegals are required to have at least an associate degree. Paralegal Certificate programs that admit non-degree holders should require students to meet additional educational requirements, including the completion of prior college credit. It often saves students time and money transferring those credits directly into a degree granting program.