ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Broward College (f/k/a Broward Community College)
Legal Assistant Program
7200 Hollywood/Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Program Director: Lynn Slossberg
Telephone: 954.201.8930
Fax: 954.201.8990
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
For more information: www.broward.edu/
Edison State College
Paralegal Studies Program
8099 College Parkway, S.W.
Ft. Myers, FL 33919
Program Director: Mary Helen Conwell, JD
Telephone: 239.489.9424
Fax: 239.489.8310
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
For more information: www.edison.edu/academics/paralegalstudies.php
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Legal Assisting/Paralegal Program
3939 Roosevelt Boulevard
Room D-0263
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Instructional Program Manager: Brian K. McDuffie
Telephone: 904.381.3589
Fax: 904.381.3662
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science
Internships: Mandatory
For more information: www.fccj.edu/campuses/kent/dept_programs/workforce_dev/legal/paralegal_studies.html
Miami Dade College
The Law Center/Legal Assistant Program
300 N. E. 2nd Avenue
Room 3506-21
Miami, FL 33132-2297
Director: Thomas T. Nguyen
Telephone: 305.237.3048
Fax: 305.237.3859
Type of Institution: Public College, 2yr., 4yr.
Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science
Minimum length of time to complete the program: 2 years
Internships: Mandatory
For more information: www.mdc.edu/wolfson/academic/lawcenter/
Description: Miami Dade College's Legal Assistant Program is an "ABA Approved" A.S. Degree program that offers excellent learning opportunities in the classroom and beyond -- students excel in mock trial exercises, willingly serve as mentors to at-risk youth, and embrace community service opportunities through Lambda Epsilon Chi National Paralegal Honor Society. The Legal Assistant Program also prepares students to obtain entry-level employment in law offices, government agencies, and bank or business corporations. It enables persons working in the field without a degree to upgrade their skills to become a qualified paralegal.
Nova Southeastern University
Paralegal Studies Program
Department of Behavioral Sciences
3301 College Avenue, Parker Building
Room 228
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Program Coordinator: Jessica Garcia-Brown
Telephone: 954.262.7948
Fax: 954.262.3760
Degrees Offered: Baccalaureate Degree
For more information: www.undergrad.nova.edu/divisions/sbs/paralegalstudies
Seminole Community College
Paralegal/Legal Assisting Program
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773-6199
Program Manager: Jonathan C. Green
Telephone: 407.708-2191
Fax: 407.708.2383
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
South University
Paralegal Studies/Legal Studies
1760 North Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Director: Beth Marie Vissers
Telephone: 561.697.9200
Fax: 561.697.9944
Type of Institution: Private, 2 yr, 4yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 1.5 yrs for AS; 3 yrs for BS
Internships: Mandatory
Description: Both our Bachelor and Associate Degree
programs feature a curriculum delivered by a combination of full-time
faculty and experienced legal professionals in practice, and emphasize
analytical and reasoning skills while providing the base knowledge
to assist attorneys in investigating cases and preparing documentation
for litigation or transactions. Our students continually develop
their legal writing and research competence as the foundation
coursework familiarizes them with the different areas of the law.
Introductory and advanced core courses and a broad spectrum of
electives prepare graduates to work as paralegals and perform
specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer
is responsible.
St. Petersburg College
Paralegal Studies Program
2465 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
Director: Susan Demers
Telephone: 727.791.2530
Fax: 727.791.2736
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies; Associate Degree
Valencia Community College
Paralegal Studies
701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Mail Code 3-25
Orlando, FL 32825
Director: Carin M. Gordon
Telephone: 407.582.2556
Fax: 407.582.8901
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: Six semesters, unless
student has transfer credits
Internships: Elective
For more information:
http://valenciacc.edu/departments/east/business/paralegal/program.asp
Description: Valencia Community College is located in Orlando,
FL. Our paralegal classes are taught by experienced faculty. The
program offers classes day and evening. Small class size provides
an opportunity for meaningful interaction between student and
faculty.
