Paralegal
A paralegal aids a lawyer in the research and preparation phases of a legal case.
A paralegal spends time researching various older cases and trials looking for facts and details that may pertain to the current case. Then, the paralegal will prepare a summary of the findings for use by the lawyer. He or she may also prepare other legal documents and organize the documents so the lawyer can quickly assess the information.
A paralegal may work 40-hour weeks throughout the year, though some paralegals work only when needed or work long hours when deadlines need to be met. Since work is done in a law office, attire is generally business.
A paralegal needs to have computing skills, and knowledge of legal terms and processes. The best way to acquire the skills and information needed, one should earn a paralegal degree or certificate. This will not only qualify you for a position, but may help you earn a better paying job.
The following schools have paralegal degree programs or certificates.
Correspondence Paralegal
top ↑
Paralegal
in Alabama
top ↑
Paralegal
in Alaska
top ↑
Paralegal
in Arizona
top ↑
Paralegal
in California
Heald College -
Concord; Fresno; Hayward; Rancho Cordova; Roseville; Salinas; San Francisco; San Jose; Stockton -
Paralegal
Platt College -
Los Angeles; Ontario -
AA in Paralegal Studies, BA in Paralegal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in Colorado
top ↑
Paralegal
in Connecticut
top ↑
Paralegal
in Delaware
top ↑
Paralegal
in Dist Columbia
top ↑
Paralegal
in Florida
City College -
Casselberry; Fort Lauderdale; Gainesville; Miami -
Associate Degree - Legal Assisting/Paralegal, Associate Degree - Legal Assisting/Paralegal
South University -
West Palm Beach -
AS in Paralegal Studies, BS in Legal Studies
Strayer University -
Baymeadows; Coral Springs; Doral; Fort Lauderdale; Maitland; Orlando East; Palm Beach Gardens; Sand Lake; Tampa East; Tampa Westshore -
Legal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in Georgia
Strayer University -
Augusta; Chamblee; Cobb County; Douglasville; Lithonia; Morrow; Roswell; Savannah -
Legal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in Hawaii
top ↑
Paralegal
in Illinois
top ↑
Paralegal
in Indiana
Brown Mackie College -
Fort Wayne; Indianapolis; Merrillville; Michigan City; South Bend -
Paralegal, Legal Studies, Paralegal Assistant
top ↑
Paralegal
in Iowa
Kaplan University -
Cedar Falls; Davenport; Des Moines; Mason City -
Paralegal Studies, Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate
top ↑
Paralegal
in Kansas
top ↑
Paralegal
in Kentucky
Beckfield College -
Florence -
Paralegal Studies, Associate, Paralegal Studies, Bachelor's, Paralegal Studies, Certificate
Brown Mackie College -
Hopkinsville; Louisville; Northern Kentucky -
Paralegal, Paralegal Assistant, Legal Studies
Daymar College -
Louisville West; Newport; Owensboro; Paducah -
Paralegal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in Louisiana
top ↑
Paralegal
in Maryland
Strayer University -
Anne Arundel; Owings Mills; Prince Georges; Rockville; White Marsh -
Legal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in Massachusetts
top ↑
Paralegal
in Michigan
top ↑
Paralegal
in Minnesota
Globe University -
Downtown Minneapolis; Woodbury -
Paralegal, Paralegal Certificate (Bachelor's Required)
Minnesota School of Business -
Blaine; Brooklyn Center; Elk River; Lakeville; Moorhead; Plymouth; Richfield/Bloomington; Rochester; Shakopee; St. Cloud -
Paralegal, Paralegal Certificate (Bachelor's Required)
Rasmussen College -
Brooklyn Park; Eagan; Eden Prairie; Lake Elmo/Woodbury; Mankato; Moorhead -
Paralegal Associates Degree, Paralegal Certificate
top ↑
Paralegal
in Mississippi
top ↑
Paralegal
in Missouri
top ↑
Paralegal
in Montana
top ↑
Paralegal
in Nebraska
top ↑
Paralegal
in Nevada
top ↑
Paralegal
in New Hampshire
top ↑
Paralegal
in New Jersey
Strayer University -
Cherry Hill; Lawrenceville; New Brunswick; Willingboro -
Legal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in New Mexico
top ↑
Paralegal
in New York
top ↑
Paralegal
in North Carolina
Strayer University -
Garner; Greensboro; Huntersville; North Charlotte; North Raleigh; RTP; South Charlotte -
Legal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in North Dakota
top ↑
Paralegal
in Oklahoma
top ↑
Paralegal
in Oregon
top ↑
Paralegal
in Pennsylvania
Strayer University -
Allentown; Center City; Cranberry Woods; Delaware County; King of Prussia; Lower Bucks County; Penn Center West -
Legal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in Rhode Island
top ↑
Paralegal
in South Carolina
top ↑
Paralegal
in South Dakota
top ↑
Paralegal
in Tennessee
top ↑
Paralegal
in Vermont
top ↑
Paralegal
in Virginia
Strayer University -
Alexandria; Arlington; Chesapeake; Chesterfield; Fredericksburg; Henrico; Loudoun; Manassas; Newport News; Virginia Beach; Woodbridge -
Legal Studies
top ↑
Paralegal
in Washington
top ↑
Paralegal
in West Virginia
top ↑
Paralegal
in Wisconsin
Globe University -
Eau Claire; La Crosse; Madison-East; Madison-West; Wausau -
Paralegal, Paralegal Certificate (Bachelor's Required)
top ↑
Paralegal
in Wyoming
top ↑
Paralegal
in Canada
Reeves College -
Calgary City Centre; Calgary North; Edmonton City Centre; Lethbridge; Lloydminster -
Paralegal, Paralegal
top ↑