The body of knowledge required to effectively perform legal support services can only come from a formal education in paralegal studies. As attorneys, corporations and government agencies work within an increasingly complex legal framework, the level of responsibility they expect paralegals to be able to take on has also increased. Law offices and other employers in Oklahoma have come to rely on paralegals with the kind of expertise that can only come from earning a certificate or degree in paralegal studies.
Without paralegals the criminal justice system would struggle under higher costs and total inefficiency, not to mention that major corporate players in big industries like aerospace, biotechnology, and energy wouldn’t play fairly by a common set of legal regulations.
Whether you want to work for your hometown mom-and-pop law firm, the Oklahoma County Public Defender, the Tulsa County District Attorney, or in the legal department of one of the state’s Fortune 500 energy companies– Oneok, Devon, NGL, Chesapeake, or Williams – you’re going to need to make sure you stand out from the pack.
These programs we recommend here cover the full range of options for paralegals at different stages in their professional development – from high school graduates to experienced paralegals with college degrees who want to maximize their academic credentials.
Community Care College
Paralegal Studies Diploma – Online
East Central University
BS in Legal Studies – Campus
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Legal Secretary Certificate – Campus
Indian Capital Technology Center
Paralegal Certificate – Online
Metro Technology Centers
Legal Office Assistant Certificate – Campus
Legal Receptionist – Campus
Moore Norman Technology Center
Certificate in Legal Office Services – Campus
Northeastern State University
BS in Legal Studies – Campus
Rose State College
AAS in Paralegal Studies – Campus
Tulsa Community College
AA in Paralegal Studies – Campus
Paralegal Studies Certificate – Campus
Tulsa Technology Center
Legal Professional Assistant Certificate – Campus
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor’s of Business Administration-Legal Studies – Campus