ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
GeorgiaAthens Technical College, Athens |
Athens Technical College
Paralegal Studies Program
800 U.S. Highway 29 North
Athens, GA 30601-1500
Director: Howard Sokol
Telephone: 706.355.5041
Fax: 706. 369.5753
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate in Arts
Minimum length of time to complete program: 4 quarters (if significant transfer credit received)
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.athenstech.edu/
Description: Athens Technical College offers an associate's degree
in Paralegal Studies. Morning and evening classes are offered.
The introductory course is offered online. Class size is limited
to 18 students with emphasis on quality instruction both in groups
and one-on-one with students. The courses are primarily taught
by faculty though adjuncts are used to enhance the program. Faculty
are licensed attorneys with significant experience in the practice
of law and management of paralegals. Emphasis of study is in the
practical application of paralegal tasks and on the use of technology
in modern legal practice.
Clayton State University
Paralegal Studies Program
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
Director: Matthew Cornick
Telephone: 678.466.4600
Fax: 678.466.4669
Type of Institution: Public, 4 yr.
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science, Post-secondary Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 61 semester hours for A.A.S; 30 semester hours for Certificate
Internships: Elective
For more information:
http://cps.clayton.edu/tech/paralegal
Description: Clayton State University offers an ABA approved Certificate and A.A.S in Paralegal
Studies. Our classes are taught in the evening and on weekends. All of our full-time and part-time
instructors are attorneys who are eager to share their practical experiences with our students. We
place a high priority on teaching how technology is changing the practice of law and the paralegal
profession.
Gainesville State College
Legal Assistant Program
3820 Mundy's Mill Road
P.O. Box 1358
Gainesville, GA 30503
Director: Joan H. Marler
Telephone: 770.718.3760
Fax: 770.718.3761
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
For more information:
www.gsc.edu
South University - Savannah
Paralegal/Legal Studies Program
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406
Director: Earl Pauley
Telephone: 912.691.6000
Fax: 912.691.6070
Type of Institution: Private
Degrees Offered: Associate of Science Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree
Minimum length of time to complete program: 1.5 yrs for AS, 3 yrs for BS
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.southuniversity.edu
Description: Our Bachelor and Associate Degree programs feature a curriculum delivered by
full-time faculty and experienced legal professionals. South University emphasizes
analytical and critical thinking skills while providing the base knowledge to assist
attorneys in investigating cases and preparing documentation for litigation or
transactions. Students are engaged in active learning activities such as preparing
case files. The coursework familiarizes them with specialty areas of the law so
graduates can work as paralegals and perform substantive legal work for which a
lawyer is responsible. A number of online courses are available.
