Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Undergraduate program:  Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Technology Program (A25380)

For students holding at least a high school diploma or its equivalent. The Associates program is a 71-75 credit hours program, which includes college level general education requirements, in addition to substantive and procedural legal specialty coursework. Students who complete this program will receive an Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Technology. Students who enroll in this program must successfully complete ENG 111 before enrolling in any LEX courses.

Graduate program: Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Paralegal Technology (D25380)

For students holding a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university. The Diploma program is a 41 credit hours, which is comprised primarily of legal specialty coursework, but also includes Public Speaking, Introduction to Computers, and a Social/Behavioral Science elective. Students who complete this program will receive a Paralegal Technology Post-Baccalaureate Diploma.

You take law classes with students from both programs, with the primary difference being that the Associates Degree students also take general education classes.

Note: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.