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 Virginia have come to rely on paralegals with the kind of expertise that can only come from earning a certificate or degree in paralegal studies.
Not sure where to turn for a quality paralegal education? We got you covered. We’ve assembled a list of the best of the best in paralegal education, whether you’re looking to break into the profession for the first time, or if you’re prepping for that big promotion.
There’s likely never been a better time to become a paralegal, thanks to the fact that programs at every level are widely available online.
We understand that choosing a program is an important first step for the future of your career in the legal field, so we’ve narrowed down the programs available in Virginia to only those that available at schools that hold regional or national accreditation.
All you have to do is request information to find out more about key points and tuition costs so you can get a quick glimpse of each program and find the one that catches your attention and meets your needs.
So, whether you want to climb the steps of one of Alexandria’s county courthouses or work alongside high-powered attorneys in one of Richmond’s many law firms, we’ve got the paralegal programs that will get you there.
Virginia
American National University
Paralegal Associate Degree – campus
Paralegal Studies Certificate (post-associate) – campus
Bryant and Stratton College-Virginia Beach
AAS in Paralegal Studies – Campus, online
Legal Office Assistant Diploma – Campus, online
George Mason University
Minor in Legal Studies – Campus
Germanna Community College
Certificate- Legal Assistant – campus
Hampton University
Certificate in Paralegal Studies – online
BA- Paralegal Studies – online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
AAS in Paralegal Studies – Campus
John Tyler Community College
AS in Business Administration-Paralegal Studies Specialization – Online, campus
Career Studies Certificate in Paralegal Studies – Online, campus
Liberty University
AA in Paralegal Studies – Online
BS in Paralegal Studies – Online
Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies – Online
Lord Fairfax Community College
AAS in Paralegal Studies – Campus
Office Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies Certificate – Campus
Mountain Empire Community College
AAS in Paralegal Studies – Online
Legal Office Assisting Certificate – Online
New River Community College
AAS in Paralegal Administrative Support – Campus, online
Paralegal Assistant Career Studies Certificate – Campus, online
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies – Campus
Patrick Henry Community College
AAS in Legal Assisting – Campus
Regent University
BS in Paralegal Studies – Online
MA in Law-Advanced Paralegal Studies – Online
South University-Virginia Beach
AS in Paralegal Studies – Online
BS in Legal Studies – Online
Southwest Virginia Community College
Legal Studies Certificate – Campus, online
Thomas Nelson Community College
AAS in Paralegal Studies – Campus
Legal Assistant Certificate – Campus
Tidewater Community College
Paralegal General Practice Specialist Certificate – Campus
Legal Assistant Certificate – Campus
Litigation Specialist Certificate – Campus
AAS Paralegal Studies – Campus
Virginia Western Community College
AAS in Paralegal Studies – Campus, hybrid
Legal Office Assisting Career Studies Certificate – Campus, online
Wytheville Community College
AAS in Administrative Support Technology-Legal Assistant Specialization – Campus, online
Career Studies Certificate in Legal Assisting – Campus, online