The American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. offers an online 25-credit-hour paralegal certificate program that students can complete in 12 months. Students with a degree in another discipline may take an accelerated program for completion in six months. Graduates qualify to sit for the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) and the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exams and can enroll in post-graduation specialty courses like litigation and alternative dispute resolution or law; corporate, elder and foreclosure-debtor/creditor. National program accreditation comes from the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education (AIPE) and the Accrediting Council for Education and Training (ACCET).
American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc.
560 Lans Way
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
800-553-2420
americanparalegal.edu
The Minnesota School of Business Online, a branch of Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business, offers self-paced associate of applied science, bachelor of science and graduate degree programs in paralegal studies. Students can complete the paralegal curricula in two years, four years, and three quarters, respectively. Topics covered include office operations, contracts, legal research, the U.S. Constitution and law; family, real estate, criminal and tort. Students who have attended college may transfer relevant coursework credits. The school has accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent College and Schools (ACICS).
Minnesota School of Business Online
Online Division
1401 West 76th St.
Richfield, MN 55423
612-436-7575
877-609-8889 (toll-free)
online.msbcollege.edu
The National Paralegal College offers three online curricula in paralegal studies: a 15-month associate's degree, a three-to-four year bachelor's degree and a 7-month certificate for students who already have a bachelor's or associate's degree in another discipline. Courses cover basic and advanced legal topics like domestic relations, white collar crime, immigration law, legal document preparation, ethics and professional responsibility. Graduates qualify to take the certified legal assistant (CLA) and certified paralegal (CP) exams administered by the Certifying Board for Legal Assistants. The school received its accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. Students may complete a two week, no-cost trial enrollment by completing an admission application.
National Paralegal College
6516 N. 7th St., Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85014-1262
800-371-6105
nationalparalegal.edu