The Associate in Science in Paralegal Studies degree is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and provides students with a foundation of general education and legal studies for working adults who aspire to a career as a paralegal.
Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available to new students who enroll in Sessions 2 through 5 of this year. Learn more.
What You Can Expect
Online, Face-to-Face Instruction
Students are required to take foundational courses via live, online, face-to-face courses (if not transferred from another ABA-approved institution). For all other courses, the live, weekly online sessions are optional.
What You Will Learn
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Civil Litigation
- Contract, Tort and Criminal Law
- Legal Technology
The program prepares graduates for continuing their education and baccalaureate level as all credits apply directly to the Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies at Peirce, the only ABA-approved bachelor’s in paralegal in Philadelphia.