Paralegal schools in Nevada

This is a list of all paralegal schools in Nevada – the state most known for Area 51! Jokes aside, there are some pretty neat paralegal study programs in Nevada and I would not hesitate a minute to submit my request for information if I were you.

There’s actually only one ground paralegal school:

And a number of online paralegal schools:

85% of all the paralegals working in the state of Nevada are based in Las Vegas; of the 1,390 Nevada paralegals, 1190 work in Las Vegas and have an annual mean income of $51,470. Only 110 paralegals work in the Reno-Sparks area but their annual mean income is way higher ($57,370). Carson City, which also employs the lowest number of paralegals in the state, has the poorest wages for paralegals who earn an annual mean of $46,850. At the national level, paralegals in Nevada are well paid because the state’s annual mean wage of $51,580 falls above the national average of $46,000.

Truckee Meadows Community College ABA-Approved Paralegal Training Program

Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno offers the only ABA-approved paralegal training course in the whole state. The college offers an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies with a broad course content covering paralegalism, fundamentals of law, torts, contracts, criminal and civil procedure,  legal writing, family law, probate and estate law, legal research and ethics among others.  The program offers an elective internship and the relevant department assists students in obtaining internships in their areas of interest.

Other Schools Offering Paralegal Training in Nevada

For one reason or the other, you may not be admitted into TMCC or have preferences to undertake your paralegal training elsewhere. There are a number of other schools and colleges that offer courses in paralegal studies even though they are not ABA approved. Before joining a non-ABA approved program, verify that the institution is accredited either by a regional or national education association. Your degree or certificate may not be viable if the institution is non-accredited.

Career College of Northern Nevada in Sparks is a 2 year institution that offers an associates degree in paralegal studies. College of Southern Nevada offers both an Associate of Applied Science degree and a certificate in paralegal studies. Everest College in Henderson is the only institution in the state that offers a Bachelor’s (B. Sc.) degree in Paralegal Studies. The college also offers an Associate Degree and an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies.

Earning your CLA Certification

After completing your paralegal training program, you can seek further certification by taking the exam for your Certified Paralegal (CP) or Registered Paralegal (RP) status. Since the RP certification can only be earned after sitting the PACE exam that demands at least 2 years work experience as a prerequisite, the CP certification is the one to target immediately after graduation as all you need is your degree or certificate before you can take it.

In Nevada, there are two  ACT Testing Centers where one can take their CLA exam: Truckee Meadows Community College and College of Southern Nevada double up as testing centers. You can take the CLA exam there in any one of the three months in which it is offered annually.

It is also recommended that you join the NALA affiliate organization in Nevada –the Nevada Paralegal Association (NPA) because this will give you greater professional credibility and present you with further learning opportunities in your chosen line of work.