ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
ArizonaEverest College, Phoenix |
Everest College
Legal Assistant Education Program
10400 N. 25th Ave., Suite 190
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Director: Kim Steinmetz
Telephone: 602.942.4141
Fax: 602.943.0960
Type of Institution: Private, Proprietary, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 24 months
Internships: Elective
Description: The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Legal
Assisting prepares students to research legal issues, draft legal
documents, prepare pleadings, summarize documents, organize trial
notebooks, and interview clients. The program provides students
with both a practical and theoretical education in the legal profession.
Under the supervision of an attorney, graduates will be able to
use their skills in law and legal procedures in the areas of interviewing,
gathering, reviewing and analyzing facts, research law, and preparing
and interpreting legal documents. Westlaw computerized legal research
and special Discovery software training is also included.
For more information: www.everest-college.com
Lamson College
Legal Assisting Program
875 W. Elliot Road; Ste. 206
Tempe, AZ 85284
Director: Lori L. Kissich
Telephone: 602.893.4912
Fax: 480.893.4978
Type of Institution: Proprietary, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 15 months
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.lamsoncollege.com
Description: To prepare graduates for this career,
a legal assistant education at Lamson College includes specific
legal skills, computer proficiency and an excellent general education.
Students are encouraged to join local and state paralegal organizations,
and an active paralegal club promotes professional events, guest
speakers, and networking opportunities. A full-time Director of
Placement works with employers regarding internships and job opportunities
for our students. In addition, the program prepares graduates
for success on the Certified Legal Assistant examination.
Phoenix College
Paralegal Studies Program
Department of Legal Studies
640 N 1st Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003-1515
Director: Scott A. Hauert
Telephone: 602.285.7110
Fax: 602.223.4040
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science, Certificate of
completion for students with a college degree from an accredited institution
Minimum length of time to complete program: 3 semesters for Certificate; 4-5 semesters for AAS, depending on course selection
Internships: Elective
For more information: www.phoenixcollege.edu/legalstudies
Description: Phoenix College is a member of the Maricopa Community
Colleges. The Paralegal Program at Phoenix College has been
educating students in the legal assisting field since 1973. We
offer both day and nighttime courses in a classroom setting taught
by experienced attorneys and legal assistants from the community.
The Paralegal Program places particular emphasis on core
skills needed by entry-level paralegals such as legal writing,
legal procedures, torts, legal research, and computerized law
office applications. We also offer a rich variety of electives,
including Criminal Procedure, Bankruptcy, Administrative Law,
Family Law, Probate, and Real Estate.
Pima Community College
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program
Downtown Campus
1255 North Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85709-3030
Director: Joy D. O'Donnell
Telephone: 520.206.7352
Fax: 520.206.7202
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science Certificate
Internships: Elective
For more information: http://dtc.pima.edu
Description: Certificate program requires bachelors or associate
degree for admission.
Yavapai College
Paralegal Studies Program
1100 East Sheldon Street
Prescott, AZ 86301-3297
Telephone: 928.776.2163
Fax: 928.776.2160
Director: Ruth Harrison
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science Arts; Post-degree
Certificate; Legal Nurse Certificate
Internships: Mandatory
For more information: www.yc.edu
Description: The Paralegal Studies programs at Yavapai College
are learner-centered, and emphasize critical thinking, writing,
technological and legal skills development. Most classes are in
the traditional classroom, but Yavapai College offers some online
courses. The programs include a special topic course, wherein
the subject changes each semester. This allows the programs to
offer courses in new and developing legal specialty areas. The
courses are taught mostly by attorneys, but several of the courses
are taught by attorney-paralegal teams. The teaching methodology
is interactive and outcomes driven. The AAA and post-degree certificate
programs require a mandatory internship, and the legal nurse program
requires an associate degree, an RN license and 2000 hours of
experience.
