Paralegal School Center

Paralegal Schools - All Rise for a Great Profession

Educational opportunities for technical paralegal training run the gamut from certificate programs to community college. Two-year degrees, four-year degrees, and even master's degree programs are available. For some, a paralegal school that is targeted to this specific field may be the answer, while others may wish to explore the options that are afforded by a more traditional community or four year college. Each individual needs to weigh the various options available in order to find the program that best suits the person's needs and financial situation.

Paralegal Schools in North America

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One factor that merits serious consideration is a paralegal school that has been approved by the American Bar Association. This guiding force in the legal arena did not even formally recognize the paralegal profession until it established guidelines in 1974. In 1975, the ABA gave its approval to the very first group of educational programs specifically for the paralegal profession.

To receive approval from the American Bar Association, paralegal schools must have successfully operated for a minimum of two academic years. Those who have graduated from the education program must have successfully met all of the ABA™ guidelines.  The ABA considers new programs two times per year, at their annual and midyear meetings.

In the past, home study and paralegal schools online did not meet ABA requirements, nor were they considered with the same respect as traditional desk-bound programs. Today this is no longer the case. In addition to numerous community college offerings, there are now a number of great paralegal training schools online. For those who desire a more prestigious paralegal alma mater, consider the paralegal training offered by the University of Maryland and the Colorado Technical University™.