Programs
Paralegal Programs: Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies (ADPS)
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The Paralegal Institute offers an additional opportunity for you to add a competitive edge in your pursuit of the best available position in the Paralegal field by offering Paralegal programs like the Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.
Students must successfully complete the same courses outlined in the Paralegal Diploma Program, as well as, the five following specialty courses of 15 credit hours. To complete the requirements for the ADPS, students are required to take five general education courses (or transfer credits showing completion and competence in these courses passing with a C or better). The ADPS is composed of sixty (60) semester hours and 2700 clock hours, which includes the general education courses of fifteen (15) semester hours.
Duration
We offer open enrollment within our paralegal programs, thus you may register at any time. Completion of the Paralegal Associate Degree program solely depends on the study schedule you set for yourself. We recommend that you maintain a consistent submission of lessons.The Paralegal Institute gives you up to 2 years to complete the Paralegal Associate Degree program.
Once you, as the student, successfully complete the first ten (10) courses outlined below, you will be eligible to sit for the National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA) Certification Exam.
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CORE PROGRAM
- Paralegal Today
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis and Writing
- Litigation and Trial Practice
- Administrative Law
- Business Organizations
- Real property
- Criminal law
- Torts: Personal Injury Litigation
- Contracts
Specialty Courses
Choose 5 courses in your area of interest- Domestic Relations
- Trusts, Wills and Estate Administration
- Immigration Law
- Environmental Law
- Intellectual Property
- Bankruptcy
- Social Security Disability
General Education Courses
- English
- Interpersonal Communications
- Business Management
- Mathematics Essentials
- Psychology
PARALEGAL ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM TOTAL CREDITS: 60
