AA/AS in Legal Support Services

The paralegal studies associate degree teaches students to find and analyze case facts, research the law with current legal technology and draft memoranda and persuasive documents. The American Bar Association has approved the program. Graduates learn to deal with clients and lawyers as they back up legal work. The program is not intended to prepare students to practice law, and its coursework does not transfer to law school. The program is offered fully online. Applications are reviewed throughout the year, so learners can plan around work and family commitments. The published average completion time is 20 months. The page lists no application fee and no essays or exams. Prospective students can check the latest start dates and review the degree requirements and admissions sections of the program page for course lists and entry details before applying.