ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
MassachusettsBay Path College, Longmeadow |
Bay Path College
Legal Studies
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Interim Department Chair: John Woodruff, J.D.
Telephone: 413.565.1000 (Ext. 238)
Fax: 413.565.1116
Type of Institution: Private, 2 yr, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 1 year (Students with 60 or more college credits can apply for entrance into our Certificate of Advanced Paralegal Studies Program).
Internships: Mandatory for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Associate in Science; recommended for Certificate.
For more information:
www.baypath.edu/academics_legal.htm
Description: Bay Path College's ABA approved programs have over 600 graduates and a current enrollment of over 200. Students may choose to attend days, evenings, or weekends. Graduates of all programs receive the Certificate of Advanced Paralegal Studies. Minors include Psychology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Interdisciplinary courses of the student's choice. The college offers new electives, including Forensic Law, Trademarks & Patents, and Elder Law. Faculty includes local attorneys and judges who invite students to their courtrooms to discuss the trial process. Graduates are well-positioned to obtain employment in a variety of law-related settings or continue to law/graduate school. A private women's college in beautiful Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path boasts small classes, state of the art technology, an impressive library and placement assistance.
Elms College
Paralegal and Legal Studies Program
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
Director: Katherine A. Currier
Telephone: 413.594.7787
Fax: 413.594.8173
Type of Institution: Private, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Associate in Arts, Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate, Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: two semesters for
students in full-time certificate program
Internships: Mandatory for BA degress
For more information:
www.elms.edu/academics/undergraduate/bl_Paralegal.htm
Description: ABA approved since 1987, program options include
bachelor degrees in paralegal, legal studies, or social services
paralegal; an associate's degree in paralegal; and post-degree
certificates in paralegal and legal nurse consulting. A core legal
curriculum provides an in-depth legal foundation. Various electives
and concentrations, including juvenile, criminal justice, and
sport and entertainment law, emphasize practical learning experiences
through internships, service learning, and mock trials. Students
have access to the latest in computerized legal research and technology.
Web-enhanced courses give students 24-hour access to
materials. The director of the program is the co-author of a textbook
in paralegal studies.
Northern Essex Community College
Paralegal Studies Program
Elliott Way
Haverhill, MA 01830
Director: Judith Pollock-Ciampi
Telephone: 978.556.3967
Fax: 978.556.3135
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 4 semesters of 5 courses
each for AS: 4 semesters of 5 courses each; Certificate: 2 semesters,
9 courses.
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.necc.mass.edu/programsassociatedegree/paralegal.shtml,
www.necc.mass.edu/programsassociatedegree/paralegaltransfer.shtml,
www.necc.mass.edu/programscertificates/paralegal.shtml
Description: The Associate Degree program is split into two options:
Transfer option and Career option. The Career option is designed
for students who plan to seek employment after receiving their
associate degree and do not plan to further their education. This
options focuses on the practical aspects of the profession and
offers more flexibility with electives. The transfer option is
designed for students wishing to transfer to another institution
to earn a bachelor's degree. This option is designed to maximize
the transferability of credits to a four-year institution. The
Certificate program is considered a post-graduate degree program.
North Shore Community College
Paralegal Program
One Ferncroft Road
P.O. Box 3340
Danvers, MA 01923-0840
Director: Ellen McGee O'Donnell
Telephone: 978.762.4000, ext. 5537
Fax: 978.921.4496
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
Internships: Mandatory for Associate degree, Elective for certificate
For more information:
www.northshore.edu/departments
Decription: 120 hours in internship and 2 hour seminar each week
for 15 week semester. Certificate program available to students
with an associate degree in another field.
Suffolk University
Paralegal Studies Program
College of Arts & Sciences
Education and Human Services Department
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
Director: Mary Flaherty
Telephone: 617.305.1958
Fax: 617.305.1743
Type of Institution: Private
Degrees Offered: Associate in Science, Baccalaureate Degree, Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program
Minimum length of time to complete program: 9 months for certificate (when beginning in fall semester)
Internship: Mandatory for degree programs; Elective for certificate program
For more information:
www.suffolk.edu/cas/ehs/undergrad_paralegal.html
Description: Located next to Government Center in downtown Boston, Paralegal Studies at Suffolk University offers an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree and a Certificate in Paralegal Studies. In this ABA approved program, courses are intended as a legal employment credential and prepare students to work in a law office, corporate office, government agency or other offices working with the law. Paralegal classes and the required general education courses for the degree options are available both during the day and in the evening, which makes it easy for students to combine work and school.
