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National Paralegal College

Bachelor's Degree Program

In addition to the Certificate Program and the Associate's Degree Program, National Paralegal College offers a course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies. The objective of this program is to provide the student with a rigorous academic foundation in a broad range of subjects in legal studies, a foundation in business, economics, English, and the social sciences, as well as exposure to advanced legal topics and career-oriented skills. Upon completion of the program, students are qualified to become employed as paralegals at law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies and non-profit organizations, or to proceed to graduate study.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the bachelor's degree program varies with student course load, as illustrated below.

For students taking 3 courses at a time: under 3 years
For students taking 2 courses at a time: under 4 years
For students taking 1 course at a time: under 7 years

Students using transfer credit to fulfill some program requirements will be able to finish more quickly.

To earn an bachelor's degree, a student must earn a total of 120 credits, as follows:

Program Component Credits Required Maxiumum transfer
credits accepted
Paralegal core courses         12      → 12 altogether
Paralegal specialty courses         24      →
Advanced legal courses 9 0
General education or paralegal specialty courses
(may also include one advanced legal course)
75 75

The following courses are offered at National Paralegal College:

Optional, self-paced introductory course:
Introduction to the Law 0 credits
Advanced legal courses:
PLG-401: Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing ** 3 credits
PLG-402: Advanced Civil Litigation ** 3 credits
PLG-403: Drafting Contracts and Contract Provisions ** 3 credits
PLG-404: Legal Document Preparation ** 3 credits

** These courses have required prerequisites.
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National Paralegal College
6516 N 7th St Ste 103
Phoenix AZ 85014-1262

 
 
 
 
 
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National Paralegal College is licensed by the Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Learn more about long-term loans from SLM Financial Corporation, a Sallie Mae company.  Upon your acceptance to National Paralegal College, you will receive an application for the loan. Upon completion of the Assoicate's Degree Program at National Paralegal College, you will automatically be halfway towards a bachelor's degree from TUI University.
NPC is affiliated with DANTES, and active duty service members are eligible to have their tuition covered by the military. Please speak to your education services officer for more information.

Earn college credits from Charter Oak State College for paralegal courses taken at as part of the NPC paralegal certificate program.  View the credit agreement between NPC and Charter Oak State College.
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© 2003 – 2010
National Paralegal College
6516 N 7th St Ste 103
Phoenix AZ 85014-1262