About the Paralegal School
* Program costs are approximate and cost is subject to change.
Your Best Choice for Paralegal Studies, Bar None
If you aspire to be an integral part of a legal team, this is the degree for you. Home to the only paralegal studies program in Miami-Dade County approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), The Law Center at Miami Dade College is certified to meet the highest standards in education. The program also meets the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE), the leading national professional association for paralegal education of which the college is a member. This approval is very important because it means that the program has met very high standards of accountability. The A.S. Degree in Paralegal Studies is a highly respected credential in the legal community.
Advantages of the Program
Located at the Wolfson Campus, you will study in the heart of Miami’s downtown legal district. An integrated internship experience gives you the opportunity to put your knowledge to the test in a real-world environment as you build relationships within the legal community.
This program can be completed in just two years. In addition, day and evening classes are available to accommodate busy schedules. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a career in the fast-growing legal field.
Skills You Will Learn
Graduates of the paralegal studies program should have a greater understanding of the paralegal profession as well as its role within the legal community; be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for transactions with clients, attorneys, other paralegal professionals, court personnel and third parties; be able to handle basic legal transactions; demonstrate a solid understanding of the basic substantive areas of the law, as well as legal research and writing; and conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner.