This is the complete list of all accredited schools offering paralegal courses online – all of them are approved by the American Bar Association. If you know of one or more which is not included, please let me know in the comment section! As they are all available to students from all over the US (and probably from around the world, too) – I thought it is best not to order them in the popular “top X” way and leave the choice to you – the order is random.
Choosing the right paralegal program
Before looking into the list and selecting your favorite, you should read the following article by the American Association for Paralegal Education – click here
Once you know how to find out which is the best college for you it’s time to look into their websites, checking the details and requirements for admission. Tuition and fees are important too – you can usually find out the exact numbers only after contacting the schools directly. Most people are looking into obtaining an Associate of science in paralegal studies degree – others prefer bachelor’s programs to just being certified – if you trust my experience, you should go for the highest degree you can afford without going into much debt. If you already have credits accepted by the institution in question, all the better.
1. National Paralegal Institute – http://nationalparalegal.edu/
2. The Paralegal Institute – http://www.theparalegalinstitute.edu/
3. Kaplan University Online – http://online.kaplanuniversity.edu/legal_studies/Pages/Schools_Of_Legal_Studies.aspx
4. Berkley College – http://berkeleycollege.edu/associates/Paralegal/index.htm
5. The Center For Legal Studies – http://www.legalstudies.com/
6. Remington College – http://www.remingtoncollegeonline.edu/paralegal-degree-program-online
7. Everest University Online – http://www.everest.edu/campus/everest_university_online/program/paralegal
8. Keiser University – http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/paralegal-stud-aa.php
9. Virginia College – http://www.vc.edu/associate-degrees/paralegal-degree.cfm
10. Rassmussen College – http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/justice-studies/paralegal/
11. Hodges University – http://www.hodges.edu/academics/academicPrograms/
12. South University – http://online.southuniversity.edu/degrees/paralegal-studies.aspx
13. Westwood College – http://www.westwood.edu/programs/school-of-justice/paralegal/
14. Herzing University – http://www.herzing.edu/academics/legal-assisting-paralegal
15. Harrison College – http://www.harrison.edu/Academics/SchoolofCriminalJustice/tabid/114/ctl/program_detail/id/1046/mid/1087/Default.aspx
All of the links above are tested and active – again, if you know of an on-line school offering paralegal studies which is missed in this list, please let me know!
The above institutions offer online classes – and there’s nothing better than studying to become a legal assistant online!
