ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Hamline University
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Programs
1536 Hewitt Avenue, #180
St. Paul, MN 55104
Jeanne Kosieradzki, Esq.
Telephone: 651.523.2745
Fax: 651.523.3170
Type of Institution: Private, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: certificate-9 months; BA-4 yrs
Internships: Mandatory
Description: Hamline University offers a paralegal program that
integrates the liberal arts and specific paralegal instruction.
We welcome new college students, transfers and post-baccalaureate
students. Our students learn to use the library and engage in joint
litigation projects with the aspiring lawyers of our law school.
Since we are located in a dynamic urban environment, the Twin
Cities of Minnesota, we can place our students in a wide variety
of interesting internship positions and jobs. We offer full-time
placement, counselors and a wide variety of extracurricular activities
in an exciting urban environment known for music, sports, the
arts and entertainment. Hamline is Minnesota's oldest university.
Inver Hills Community College
Legal Assistant Program
2500 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-3224
Sally Dahlquist
Telephone: 651.450.8567
Fax: 651.450.8679
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
Minnesota Paralegal Institute
Legal Assistant Program
13911 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Pamela E. Hufstader
Telephone: 952.542.8417
Fax: 952.545.1524
Degrees Offered: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minnesota State University Moorehead
Paralegal Department
1104 7th Avenue South
Moorhead, MN 56563
Director: Judy Streich
Telephone: 218.477.2918, 218.477.2587
Fax: 218.236.4076
Type of Institution: Public, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 2 yrs (with prior
liberal studies requirements completed).
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.mnstate.edu/paralegal
Contact Judy Streich, Chair, for more information
by Telephone: or e-mail (see above). The paralegal website is continually
updated and revised with new features in the planning.
North Hennepin Community College
Paralegal Program
7411 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Director: Renae Fry
Telephone: 763.493-0546
Fax: 763.493.0560
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 12 months (if general
education requirements have been met).
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.nh.cc.mn.us
Description: The objectives of the program are: 1) To teach the nature
and scope of occupational opportunities in the paralegal field;
2) To provide students with a well-rounded educational background;
3) To train paralegals to carry out specific legal procedures
in specific areas of law; and 4) To teach students legal ethics,
critical thinking, and the exercise of discretion in carrying
out specific legal procedures. Paralegal courses are offered in the afternoon
and evening. The program prepares students for entry into a paralegal
career and provides employed paralegals with an opportunity to
enhance their legal knowledge and skills.
Winona State University
Paralegal Program
212 Minne' Hall
P. O. Box 5838
Winona, MN 55987-5838
Director: Kurt A. Hohenstein
Telephone: 507.457.5400
Fax: 507.457.5086
Degrees Offered: Baccalaureate Degree
