ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Anne Arundel Community College
Paralegal Studies Program
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
Program Coordinator: Karen L. Cook, J.D.
Telephone: 410.777.7370
Fax: 410.777.7054
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: Cert-31 credit hrs, AAS-64 credit hrs
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.aacc.edu/criminst
Description: AACC's Paralegal Studies program
awards an AAS Degree or Certificate. The AAS degree is a 64-credit
program with Litigation, Business, and General Practice options.
The Certificate is a 31-credit program with Litigation, Business,
General Practice and Nurse Paralegal options. AACC's paralegal
courses are taught by attorneys or judges who bring practical
experience to the classroom. Additionally, students have access
to the Maryland State Law Library, the Maryland Courts of Appeals
and trial courts, and the Maryland Archives and the Maryland General
Assembly. The heart of U.S. government, Washington D.C., is just
one-half hour away.
College of Southern Maryland
Paralegal Studies Program
8730 Mitchell Road
P. O. Box 910
LaPlata, MD 20646-0910
Director: Daphne A. Morris
Telephone: 301.934.7601
Fax: 301.934.7692
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr.
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science
Minimum length of time to complete program:
Internships:
For more information:
http://www.itc.csmd.edu/bus/legal/PS.htm
Description:
Community College of Baltimore County
Paralegal Studies Program
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
Department Chair and Paralegal Program Coordinator: Donna Mandl, Esq.
Telephone: 410.285.9477
Fax: 410.285.9440
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Post-Baccalaureate or Post-AAS Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: AAS-61 credit hours, Certificate-31 credit hours
Internships: Mandatory
For more information: www.ccbcmd.edu/criminal_justice/paralegal/
Description: Our program provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to find employment
as a paralegal. Graduates of this program will possess knowledge of jurisdictional issues; function of
legislative, judicial and administrative bodies; structure of the court system; and the roles of
attorneys and paralegals, as they pertain to the legal system. They will be knowledgeable in the
following fields: estate administration, personal injury law, civil litigation, contract law, criminal
law, and business organization. They will possess the advanced research and writing skills that apply
to these fields. Classes are offered during the day and evening in classroom settings and in limited
availability online.
Harford Community College
Legal Studies: Paralegal Studies Track
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015-1698
Director: Loraine L. Bright, Asst. Prof.
Telephone: 410.836.4214
Fax: 410.836.4265
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Post-Baccalaureate or Post-AAS Certificate; Associate in Applied Science
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.harford.edu/creditprograms/programs/paralegalstud0102.asp
Description: The Associates of Applied Science
in Paralegal Studies is a career program designed to prepare students
for employment during or immediately after completing the course
of study. Our program consists of 62-64 credits. All of the general
education requirements can be met by taking online classes. Paralegal
courses are offered in classroom setting in both the day and evening.
The Certificate in Paralegal Studies is designed
to permit those students who desire to work in the legal field
as paralegals, but who already have an Associates or baccalaureate
degree, to earn a recognized credential that would enhance their
ability to secure employment.
Villa Julie College
Paralegal Program
Green Spring Valley Road
Stevenson, MD 21153
Telephone: 443.334.2423
Fax: 410.486.3552
Director: Joyce K. Becker
Type of Institution: Private, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science, Associate in Applied Science,
Upper Division in Nurse Paralegal
Internships: Mandatory
Description: Villa Julie College is a private,
four-year institution, offering programs that integrate career
planning with a strong tradition of liberal arts and advanced
technology. The paralegal curriculum combines law classes with
liberal arts courses that emphasize practical paralegal skills,
oral and written communication, critical thinking and technological
skills. Classes are offered during the day and evening and in
an accelerated format on the weekends. Many options are offered
including a Bachelor of Science degree, AAS degree and a second
Bachelor's degree. There is also a degree focus and certificate
Associate in Applied Science option in Nurse Paralegal designed
for the registered nurse. Many students find the paralegal program
to be an excellent pre-law option.
