Top Ten Colleges in Pennsylvania for Paralegal Studies

Paralegals assist lawyers and perform a range of duties that includes legal research, preparing correspondence and reports, drafting legal documents like briefs, wills, appeals and contracts and delivering subpoenas. Several Pennsylvania schools offer programs in paralegal studies . With a certificate, diploma or associate degree in paralegal studies, graduates can work as a legal assistant, office manager, secretary, claims adjustor, law clerk, title examiner or legal transcriber.
  1. Clarion University

    • Clarion University offers an associate of science degree in paralegal studies. Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), coursework includes the liberal arts, business fundamentals, legal writing and research and civil litigation.

      Clarion University
      840 Wood St.
      Clarion, PA 16214
      800-672-7171
      clarion.edu

    Central Pennsylvania College

    • Central Pennsylvania College awards an ABA-approved associate degree in paralegal studies that you can earn in 18 months. The college offers placement in a professional internship following graduation that often leads to full-time employment.

      Central Pennsylvania College
      College Hill & Valley Roads
      Summerdale, PA 17093
      800-759-2727
      centralpenn.edu

    Cambria-Rowe Business

    • Cambria-Rowe Business College offers a two-year degree in paralegal studies that focuses on hands-on and practical career training. Coursework includes computer processing skills, legal terminology and transcription, civil litigation, business law, real estate law and criminal law.

      Cambria-Rowe Business
      221 Central Ave.
      Johnstown, PA 15902
      814-536-5168
      crbc.net

    Widener University

    • Widener University offers three programs in paralegal studies, a bachelor of science, an associate degree and a certificate with concentrations in corporate law, litigation, health law, real estate law or criminal law. Students may study on a full-time or part-time basis. Many courses are available online.

      Widener University
      3800 Vartan Way
      Harrisburg, PA 17106
      717-541-3903
      widener.edu

    The PJA School

    • The PJA School has an associate in specialized business degree program in paralegal studies. Coursework includes computer applications, civil litigation, wills and estates, legal research and transcription and criminal law.

      The PJA School
      7900 W Chester Pike
      Upper Darby, PA 19082
      800-571-2213
      pjaschool.com

    McCann School of Business and Technology

    • The McCann School of Business and Technology offers an associate degree in paralegal studies at three locations, Dickson City, Pottsville and Sunbury. Coursework includes legal writing and research, substantive and procedural law, ethics and basic administrative skills.

      McCann School of Business and Technology
      2227 Scranton Carbondale Highway
      Dickson City, PA 18519
      888-513-5868
      mccann.edu

      McCann School of Business and Technology
      2650 Woodglen Road
      Pottsville, PA 17901
      888-790-1096
      mccann.edu

      McCann School of Business and Technology
      1147 N. 4th St.
      Sunbury, PA 17801
      888-792-5183
      mccann.edu

    Manor College

    • Manor College offers an ABA-approved legal studies program that qualifies students to work as paralegals or pursue advanced legal education. Students can take courses are during the day, evening, weekends or through online distance learning. Internships are also available.

      Manor College
      700 Fox Chase Road
      Jenkintown, PA 19046
      215-884-2216
      manor.edu

    Gannon University

    • Gannon University offers three ABA-approved paralegal studies programs, a four-year bachelor degree, a two-year associate degree and a one-year certificate for students who already have a bachelor's degree. Coursework includes legal writing and research, law and legal services and a professional internship.

      Gannon University
      University Square
      Erie, PA 16541-0001
      814-871-7240
      gannon.edu

    Sanford-Brown College

    • Sanford-Brown College offers an associate of applied science degree program in paralegal studies at its Pittsburgh campus. The college trains students in the concepts, procedures and skills required to become a paralegal, including criminal law, litigation, wills and estates, legal research and business law.

      Sanford-Brown College
      421 7th Ave.
      Pittsburgh, PA 15219
      888-270-6333
      sanfordbrown.edu

    Erie Business Center

    • Erie Business Center awards an associate in specialized business degree in paralegal studies. The center prepares students for entry-level jobs in law firms, government agencies or private companies. Coursework includes legal terminology and procedures, administrative law, business law, litigation, real estate law, family law, criminal law and computer applications.

      Erie Business Center
      246 West 9th St.
      Erie, PA 16501
      800-352-3743
      eriebc.edu

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