The Center is a leader in providing practical and comprehensive courses to those interested in entering the paralegal profession. Our programs meet the high standards established by legal and educational institutions and incorporate the recommendations expressed by members of our Advisory Committee, local attorneys, practicing paralegals, educators, and paralegal associations.

Both the Paralegal Certificate program and the AAS Degree program ensure our graduates the degree requirements recommended to enter the paralegal profession. Paralegal Certificate students have received a bachelor’s degree prior to entering the Center, whereas AAS Degree students earn their degree upon completion.

The Paralegal Certificate program for college graduates is streamlined to provide education in the most employable and demanding areas of the law.

The AAS Degree in Paralegal Studies ensures thorough preparation for a paralegal career by including each area of law covered in the Paralegal Certificate program with the addition of law specialty courses such as Immigration Law, Criminal Law, and Wills, Trusts and Probate. Additional general education and computer courses complete the requirements for this degree program.