Arapahoe Community College
Gain successfully training in paralegal field
Since 1977, we have been recognized by the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Paralegals. The Paralegal Program joins the best of classroom teaching with practical experience in the legal environment. Licensed Colorado attorneys or paralegals with extensive experience in the field teach all of our courses. There are several course options available which include: 36 semester hours Certificate program which is designed for those without an Associate of Art, Associate of Science or Associate of General Studies degree, baccalaureate degree, or a five year legal experience program, and the Associate of Applied Science degree (60 semester hours)-This is designed for people who already have an Associate of Art, Associate of Science or Associate of General Studies degree, baccalaureate degree, or who have five years of previous law experience.
The ACC Advantage
- ACC's Paralegal Program has been approved by the American Bar Association since 1977 and blends teaching with real legal experience
- All courses are taught by licensed Colorado attorneys or paralegals with widespread experience in their field
- There are several convenient times that courses are offered: days, evenings and weekends. You can keep your full time job and still get your education
- ACC's extensive law library includes both federal and Colorado state statutory and case materials and has been planned to meet your needs. The program's curriculum integrates training in computer assisted legal research
- The program is not expensive. The cost of tuition for a resident of Colorado is about $3,250 for paralegal certificate program and about $5,300 for paralegal Associate of Applied Science Degree
- To help you pay for your college studies, Arapahoe Community College has many opportunities for financial aid, scholarships, and work assistance. See Financial Aid for more details
- You can begin the program any semester of the year either on a full-time or a part-time basis.
- In order for students and graduates to get updated on new legal paths, there is an active paralegal club with valuable current information
- Graduates have access to employment assistance services
