ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
AlaskaUniversity of Alaska Anchorage |
University of Alaska Anchorage
Justice Center
Paralegal Certificate Program
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Pamela R. Kelley
Telephone 907.786.1822
Fax 907.786.7777
Degrees Offered: Certificate
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Paralegal Studies Program
Tanana Valley Campus Center
604 Barnette St., Room 103
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Director: Edgar S. Husted
Telephone 907.455.2835
FAX 907.455.2912
Type of Institution: Public, 2yr
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 years (60 credit
hrs) unless student has prior college-level course work that meets
some degree requirements
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.tvc.uaf.edu/programs/paralegal/index.html
Description: The University of Alaska Fairbanks
is located in a spectacular setting 150 miles south of the Arctic
Circle. It boasts the farthest north paralegal program in the
nation. The program has a nearly 100% placement record for its
roughly 15 graduates each year. Most paralegal courses are taught
by adjunct instuctors who are lawyers practicing in the local
community. In addition to academic excellence, the program focuses
on other important skills required for success in the job market:
good people skills, computer savvy, analytical skills, ability
to prioritize, attention to details, dependability, reliability,
integrity and honesty.
