Become an integral member of the legal team as a paralegal! The WCJC Paralegal Studies Program is 1 of only 13 Texas based Paralegal Studies Programs that is approved by the American Bar Association. Kickstart your legal career in just two years with hands-on training and practical experience at WCJC.
The WCJC Paralegal Studies Program is an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program. Offered on the Richmond Campus, most students earn their paralegal degree in two years. By graduation, you will:
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
With an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, you can find a career in law firms or government offices as a:
*Salaries are approximate as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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You can transfer up to nine hours of credit to WCJC’s Paralegal Studies Program. These can be from ABA or non-ABA-approved programs. However, you must complete at least nine legal specialty credit hours in person or in a synchronous format.
The WCJC Paralegal Studies Program is 1 of only 13 Texas based Paralegal Studies Programs that is approved by the American Bar Association.
LAMDA EPSILON CHI – National Honor Society in Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies – The purpose of LEX is to recognize persons who have demonstrated superior academic performance in an established program of paralegal/legal assistant studies offered at an Institutional Associate or Affiliate Member of the American Association for Paralegal Education.
