ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
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Georgetown University
Paralegal Studies Program
Center for Continuing and Professional Education
3101 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
Director: Barbara A. James, J. D.
Telephone: 202.687.8466
Fax: 703.812.9324
Degrees Offered: Certificate Program
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Legal Assisting Program
Parham Road Campus
Post Office Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285-5622
Director: Susan H. Brewer
Telephone: 804.371.3265
Fax: 804.371.3588
Type of Institution: Public, 2yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.jsr.vccs.edu
Description: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
offers an Associate in Applied Science Program in Legal Assisting
which requires 67 credits for graduation. The Program contains
two specializations: Litigation and General Practice. Litigation
is designed for those students who want to work with an attorney
in civil litigation. General Practice is designed for students
who wish to work in real estate, bankruptcy, or estate planning
and probate.
Marymount University
Paralegal Studies Program
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207-4299
Director: Susanne Ninassi
Telephone: 703.284.5934
Fax: 703.527.3830
Degrees Offered: Baccalaureate, Masters, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Northern Virginia Community College
Paralegal Studies / Legal Assisting Program
3001 North Beauregard
Alexandria, VA 22311
Director: Teresa S. Blier
Telephone: 703.845.6214
Fax: 703.845.6186
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 4 semesters for high school graduates; 2 semesters for college graduates
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/visual/legal/index2.htm
Description: Northern Virginia Community College's paralegal studies program offers undergraduate students both a broad two year general education in liberal arts and specialized legal education. The curriculum includes eleven legal specialty courses, which balance study and critical analysis of substantive law with development of practical paralegal skills. College graduates are exempt from the general education requirements, and can earn their degrees after completing the eleven legal courses. Practical experience is offered through supervised pro bono clinics and volunteer internships. Placement assistance and career counseling are available. A full range of day and evening courses is offered each semester.
