Hilbert College, located in Hamburg, New York, just outside Buffalo, is a four-year, liberal arts, Catholic institution. The school has more than 1,100 students and new, apartment-style student residences. Hilbert College's paralegal studies program is the oldest and most established one in western New York; it's been approved by the American Bar Association since 1977. The school is also a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. Enrolling in the paralegal studies program could mean earning a bachelor of science degree or an associate in applied science degree. Courses include public speaking, writing in the humanities, college writing, litigation, law and legal ethics, legal research, technology skills, accounting principles, business core, legal research and mathematics.
Davenport University, in Davenport, Michigan, is one of the few private universities focused entirely on business and technology and the integration of both into the healthcare field. Davenport University offers both a bachelor's and associate's degree in paralegal studies. Students can expect to take courses like professional writing, macroeconomics, microeconomics, diversity in society, intermediate algebra, litigation, legal research, legal writing, family law, criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure, real estate law, bankruptcy law, and business organizations. Davenport University's paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Elms College, located in Chicopee, Michigan, offers both a bachelor's and associate's degree in paralegal studies. Students can expect to earn an associate of arts, an advanced certificate, a bachelor of arts in paralegal studies, or a bachelor of arts in social services/paralegal from the college. Courses required of paralegal studies majors include social research, introduction to legal studies, gender and diversity in the law, interviewing and alternative dispute resolution, law office computer applications, advanced research and writing, social welfare policies, social group work, advanced paralegal seminar, and principles of litigation.
Marymount University, in Arlington, Virginia, offers a bachelor's degree and a certificate in paralegal studies. Both programs are approved by the American Bar Association. Students should expect to take courses like civil litigation, introduction to the legal system, general practice, public law and procedure, criminal litigation, computerized legal research and writing, and business law. There is also an internship required to complete the program.