2012 Paralegal School Directory
Use the following advertising directory to begin your research for the right paralegal school. Whether your goal is pursuing a paralegal certificate, obtaining a paralegal degree, or continuing your paralegal studies, this list should help you get started. Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of paralegal education programs. The listed institutions supplied the information. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research. More information for prospective paralegals, paralegal students, and paralegal instructors may be found under the Education link above and in upcoming issues of Paralegal Today magazine.
ABA Indicates American Bar Association-approved program.
AAfPE Indicates membership in American Association for Paralegal Education
GEOGRAPHICAL LISTING BY STATE
ARIZONA
National Paralegal College
6516 N 7th Street, Ste 103
Phoenix, AZ 85014-1262
Contact: Andrew Katz
Phone: 800 371-6105 Fax: 866 347-2744
Email: info@nationalparalegal.edu
http://nationalparalegal.edu
National Paralegal College offers highly engaging and interactive online paralegal education. All courses are taught by experienced attorneys and involve considerable legal research using the computerized LexisNexis database system. The college offers Certificate, Associate and Bachelor Degree programs. A review course for the NALA CLA exam is offered at no additional charge upon completion of any program. NPC graduates have been highly successful in obtaining rewarding positions at prestigious law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies around the country.
Distance Learning
The Paralegal Institute
18275 N. 59th Ave., Suite 186
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 800-354-1254 Fax: 602-212-0502
www.theparalegalinstitute.edu
CALIFORNIA
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8619
Phone: 323-343-4967 Fax: 323-343-4954
www.calstatela.edu/exed/certificate/paralegal
ABA AAfPE
John F. Kennedy University
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: 800.696.5358 Fax: 925.969.3136
Email: proginfo@jfku.edu
www.jfku.edu
The Paralegal Certificate program at John F. Kennedy University is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and offers the most relevant and recent cutting-edge education available. Our outstanding faculty comprised of practicing attorneys guide students in their coursework and their professional goals. The curriculum provides students with the practical skills, knowledge, and values necessary to become effective members of a legal team. The 12 legal specialty courses (43 upper-division units) can be completed in one year and applied to the BA In Legal Studies. Students are supported by an extensive on-campus law library, access to LexisNexis, and job assistance. This program, currently offered at Pleasant Hills, will also be available in San Jose, California as of Fall 2011.
ABA AAfPE
National University
5245 Pacific Concourse Drive
Los Αngeles, CA 90045
Phone: 858-642-8337 Fax: 858-642-8714
www.nu.edu
ABA AAfPE
University of California, Davis Extension
1333 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95618-4852
Phone: 530-754-7060 Fax: 530-754-510
www.extension.edu/legal
University of California, Irvine Extension
P.O. Box 6050 Irvine, CA 92616
Contact: Gina Cho
Phone: 949 824-4598 Fax: 949 824-1547
Email: paralegal@unx.uci.edu
www.extension.uci.edu/legaldirectory
University of California, Irvine Extension offers an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate Program, continuing education, internships and job postings. Known for its outstanding reputation for practice-based education, our instructors represent prominent law firms, corporations and public sector agencies. Courses are conveniently offered in the evening and online.
ABA AAfPE Distance Learning
University of La Verne
1950 Third St.
La Verne, CA 91750
Phone: 909-593-3511 x4428 Fax: 909-392-270
Contact: Patricia Adongo
www.ulv.edu/legalstudies
ABA AAfPE
University San Diego, Paralegal Program
5998 Alcala Park, BA 204
San Diego, CA 92110
Contact: Gretchen Veihl
Phone: 619 260-4579 Fax: 619 260-2252
Email: paralegal@sandiego.edu
www.sandiego.edu/paralegal
The University of San Diego Paralegal Program teaches students to assist in the effective delivery of legal services to both the public and private sector of our society. Graduates are prepared to work in law firms, corporations and government agencies. The program offers an intensive day program or a part-time evening program; Employment assistance; financial aid; and internship opportunities are available. Classes cover topics such as legal research, intellectual property, civil and business litigation, contracts, real estate, bankruptcy and criminal law. Contact us to learn more about this exciting program!
ABA AAfPE
West Los Angeles College
9000 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
Phone: 310-287-4438 Fax: 310-287-4392
www.wlac.edu/paralegal
ABA AAfPE
Fremont College
18000 Studebaker Road
Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone: 562-809-5100 or 1-800-373-6668 Fax: 562-809-7100
www.fremont.edu
COLORADO
Community College of Aurora
9235 E 10th Drive
Aurora, CO 80230
Contact: Margaret Ann Uchnar
Phone: 303 340-7254 Fax 303 340-7080
Email: Margaret.uchner@ccaurora.edu
www.ccaurora.edu
ABA approved since 1993, we offer you both degree and certificate options. Our convenient metro Denver evening, weekend and select online classes allow you to work while enhancing your marketability in the legal profession. Personal attention from our outstanding faculty will help prepare you for a meaningful career.
ABA AAfPE
FLORIDA
South University West Palm Beach
1760 N. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: 561-697-9200 Fax: 561-697-9944
www.southuniversity.edu/legal
ABA AAfPE
Westbay Career School
27212 Foamflower Blvd.
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: 813-907-8961 Fax: 813-973-3577
www.westbayschool.com/asps.php
AAfPE
GEORGIA
Kennesaw State University
College of Continuing & Professional Education
1000 Chastain Rd-MD 3301-KC-Bld 633
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Contact: Pam Cannon
Phone: 770-423-6638 Fax: 770 423-676 5
Email: paralegal@kennesaw.edu
www.ccpe.kennesaw.edu/paralegal
We celebrated 25 years of quality paralegal training in 2010. Our 13 course profession-specific program is taught by 9 high profile attorneys and 2 stellar paralegals. Each course meets for 3 hours 1 night per week for 6 weeks. Classes begin every 8 weeks. Begin at any time and take the courses in any order. Taking 2 courses per session and earning 70% minimum on all courses, you will complete the program in 12 months. You will earn 1.8 IACET credits per course.
AAfPE Distance Learning Online IACET Approved GBA Approved
ILLINOIS
Rockford Career College
1130 S. Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: 815-965-8616
E-Mail: pgibson@rbcsuccess.com
www.rockfordcareercollege.edu/
ABA AAfPE
Roosevelt University
430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-281-3300 Fax: 312-281-3188
www.roosevelt.edu/paralegal
ABA AAfPE
INDIANA
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876
Phone: 812-535-5106 Fax: 812-535-5010
www.smwc.edu
AAfPE
MAINE
Husson University
One College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207-973-1081 Fax: 207-992-1985
www.husson.edu
AAfPE
MINNESOTA
Alexandria Technical & Community College
1601 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, MN 56334
Contact: Mavis Pattee
Phone: 320 762-4516 Fax 320762-4620
Email: mavisp@alextech.edu
www.alextech.edu
The 72-credit Paralegal AAS program focuses on civil and criminal substantive law, legal procedures, and government. Students receive extensive training in the preparation and handling of legal documents, research, writing, ethics, trial preparation, investigation, interpersonal skills, and computer applications vital to success in the business world.
AAfPE Distance Learning
Minnesota Paralegal Institute
13911 Ridgedale Drive, Suite 175
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: 952-542-8417
www.mnparalegal.com
ABA AAfPE
NEBRASKA
Central Community College
3134 W. Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
Phone: 308-398-7489 Fax: 308-398-7398
www.cccneb.edu
AAfPE
NEW YORK
Marist College
400 Westage Business Ctr.
Fishkill, NY 12524
Phone: 845-897-9648 Fax: 845-897-4653
www.marist.edu/cc/fiskill
ABA AAfPE
New York City College of Technology
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-260-5124 Fax: 718-260-5387
www.citytech.cuny.edu
ABA AAfPE
Syracuse University Legal Studies/Paralegal Program
700 University Ave., 4th Floor
Syracuse, NY 13244
Phone: 315-443-3299 Fax: 315-443-4410
Contact: Bruce F. Hamm, JD, Director
http://suce.syr.edu/lap/
ABA AAfPE
NORTH CAROLINA
Duke University
P.O. Box 90708
Durham, NC 27708
Phone: 919-681-1025 Fax: 919-668-6747
www.learnmore.duke.edu/paralegal
Meredith College, Paralegal Program
3800 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919-760-8354 or 919-760-2855 Fax: 919-760-2898
www.meredith.edu/legal
ABA AAfPE
OHIO
Chancellor University
3921 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: 216-432-8992 Fax: 216-361-9274
www.chancelloru.com
ABA AAfPE
PENNSYLVANIA
California University of Pennsylvania
135 Technology Dr
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Contact: Dr. Charles P. Nemeth
Phone: 724-597-7400 Fax: 724-597-7402
Email: nemeth@calu.edu
www.calu.edu
California University of Pennsylvania, 159 years young, Middle States Accredited, is proud to offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Legal Studies. The programs are delivered completely ONLINE in a flexible and quality environment for busy adults seeking professional advancement. The MS in Legal Studies: Law and Public Policy track allows students the opportunity to address, analyze and critique the law from a legal, social, administrative, philosophical and cultural perspective, while enhancing ones ability to advocate and argue; to research and assess; to reconcile and mediate.
AAfPE Online
Central Penn College
Summerdale Campus
600 Valley Rd., PO Box 309
Summerdale, PA 17093-0309
Phone: 717 732-0702 800-759-2727 Fax: 717-728-2505
www.centralpenn.edu
Lancaster Campus
1905 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717 393-0779
Lehigh Valley Campus
1455 Valley Center Parkway
Suite 200
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: 484 895-3745
ABA AAfPE
Duquesne University Paralegal Institute
School of Leadership and Professional Advancement
600 Forbes Avenue
216 Rockwell Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: 412-396-1643 or 800-283-3853 Fax: 412-396-5072
www.duq.edu/paralegal
ABA AAfPE
Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 888-GO PEIRCE
Fax: 215-670-9101
www.peirce.edu
ABA AAfPE
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 570-320-2400, ext. 7740 Fax: 570-327-4529
www.pct.edu/legal
ABA
TEXAS
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
3910 Kirby Drive, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77098
Contact: Danella Argueta
Phone: 800 446-6931 Fax 320762-4620
Email: danella@paralegal.edu
www.paralegal.edu
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is the only college in Texas that specializes exclusively in paralegal education. The Centers programs are ABA approved, and the curriculum is taught by lawyers and paralegals that focus on providing high quality academic, substantive, and skill-based preparation. Three educational formats; traditional classroom, blended, and Online Interactive Instruction offer students the convenience necessary to live balanced lives. Paralegal graduates receive assistance finding employment with the support of the Life-Time Placement Assistance program. For over 23 years, the Centers reputation has granted them recognition from the legal community as a leader and expert in paralegal education.
ABA AAfPE Distance Learning Online Courses
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Georgetown University
3307 M Street, NW, Ste 202
Washington, DC 20057
Contact: Kelly S. Holdcraft
phone: 202 687-8466 Fax: 202 687-8954
Email: paralegalstudies@georgetown.edu
http://scs.georgetown.edu/paralegal-studies
Whether working in the legal field, changing careers, or thinking about law school, Georgetown Paralegal helps students move ahead. Georgetown Paralegal is the only program in D.C. approved by the American Bar Association. The Program offers a part-time three semester Evening Program, and full-time Spring and Summer Intensive Programs, with classes at Georgetown University campus, Georgetown Clarendon campus, and Georgetown University Law Center Library. Georgetown Paralegal is developing a Litigation Technology/Project Management track for 2011. Courses are taught by leading legal professionals, with support through our Academic Scholars Program, a peer study group, skills workshop, mentoring and leadership program.
ABA AAfPE
