Criminal Justice and Public Safety
PARALEGAL STUDIES
Associate in Science Degree
Launch your career in the law. Become a vital part of a legal team representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies across a wide range of legal issues.
As a paralegal, you will assist attorneys with researching laws and regulations, interviewing clients and witnesses, gathering evidence, preparing for discovery and trial, drafting reports and legal documents, and managing law office operations. You are the key researcher, investigator, and document specialist who drives cases forward.
Students who complete the program will be eligible to sit for nationally recognized certification exams such as the NALA Certified Paralegal (CP®) and the NFPA Paralegal CORE Competency Exam (PCCE®).
If you have an eye for detail and knack for problem-solving, you could begin a career as a paralegal in just two years!
Paralegals may not give legal advice or provide legal services directly to the public.
Program Highlights
- 100% online program completed in as little as two years
- Flexible and convenient for working adults and busy students
- Practical, hands-on learning in every course
- Future-Proofed Curriculum: Includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration across courses, featuring a dedicated course on AI and the Law.
- Courses taught by experienced paralegal instructors with real-world legal expertise.
- Practical Skills for Florida and Beyond: Education includes hands-on experience with critical state-level tools, such as the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, alongside comprehensive instruction in Florida Statutes and Rules of Court Procedure. The core curriculum also covers essential areas of Federal Law and Federal Civil Procedure, ensuring you are prepared to work in both state and federal jurisdictions.
What type of careers do students go into?
Paralegal (Litigation, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Family Law), Legal Assistant, Compliance Officer, Legislative Assistant, Legal Researcher, Mediator
Where can graduates work?
Law Firms, Healthcare Systems, Insurance Companies, Corporate Legal Departments, Nonprofit Organizations, Real Estate Companies, City and County Attorneys Offices, College and University Legal Departments, Sheriff's Offices, Police Departments, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Financial Institutions
Why choose Paralegal Studies?
Public and private sector organizations regularly rely on Paralegals to properly address a wide variety of legal issues facing their organizations ranging from legal research, the drafting of legal documents, analyzing the viability of legal claims, and client interviews. Visit the Paralegal Studies FAQs for more information.
Program Details
Program Code: 0170
Start Date: Fall
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Program Plan-Course Rotation: (PDF)
Location: Online
How to Apply
Apply to SJR State*
Financial Aid: Apply now!
* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.