Colleges With Paralegal Night Classes

Paralegals assist lawyers with trial preparations, closings, case analysis, drafting court documents and general file organization. They may work in a special legal area such as litigation, bankruptcy or real estate. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, nearly 71 percent work in law firms. Paralegals also work for the U.S. Department of Justice, the Social Security Administration and the Department of the Treasury.
  1. Fairleigh Dickinson University

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) is headquartered in New Jersey, with three branch campuses in Teaneck, Madison and Eatontown. Its paralegal studies program is offered through the Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, and students can take classes at any of the three campuses. Night classes are offered from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. twice a week, and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students taking the night classes will complete the program in approximately 10 months.

      Fairleigh Dickinson University

      College at Florham

      285 Madison Ave.

      Madison, NJ 07940

      973-443-8500

      fdu.edu

    Emory University

    • Atlanta's Emory University offers a Paralegal Certificate through its professional learning programs. Classes are available either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To be eligible for admission, students must have an undergraduate degree.

      Center for Lifelong Learning

      Mailstop 1256/001/1AD

      Emory University

      Atlanta, GA 30322

      404-712-8823

      cll.emory.edu

    Westchester Community College

    • Westchester Community College is a branch of SUNY (State University of New York), located just north of New York City. Paralegal studies classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants must have earned at least 60 college credits to be considered for admission.

      Westchester Community College

      75 Grasslands Road

      Valhalla, NY, 10595

      914-606-660

      sunywcc.edu

    Kennesaw State University

    • Kennesaw State University's continuing education program runs nearly 2,500 classes per year. Its Paralegal Certificate program has been offered since 1985. To qualify for admission, students must have a high school diploma or GED and be proficient in using the Internet and computers. Night classes are held for each of the 13 required courses and run for three hours once a week for six weeks.

      Kennesaw State University Continuing Education

      1000 Chastain Road, No. 3301

      Kennesaw, Georgia 30144

      770-423-6765

      kennesaw.edu

    Villanova University

    • Pennsylvania's Villanova University founded its evening Paralegal Certificate program in 1983. Students can complete the program in one year if they take two courses during each of Villanova's four terms. Class times vary but are generally held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates for admission must have at least a bachelor's degree.

      Villanova University

      800 Lancaster Ave.

      Villanova, PA 19085

      610-519-6000

      villanova.edu

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