Associate of Science in Paralegal
Rasmussen University

Program Details

Our Paralegal Associate’s degree can help you work toward a paralegal career, with the knowledge and experience you need, in as few as 18 months.1 Designed to give you a quality education, our Paralegal Associate’s program covers all areas of law, from family law to modern legal issues such as intellectual property and emerging technologies including blockchain and cryptocurrency. Through career-focused curriculum and practical, hands-on opportunities in your courses, you will develop strong writing and critical-thinking skills, utilize and navigate legal research tools and effectively communicate in a variety of situations. From conducting research and preparing legal documents for hearings, trials or corporate meetings to being involved in courts, law firms and government agencies, you will prepare to become part of an important, fast-paced team within the legal system. Our curriculum is designed to academically prepare you to sit for the National Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal Examination (CLA/CP Exam)—the cost of which is included in the program cost.2

This degree is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.

1Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
2Rasmussen University will reimburse the application fee for each first attempt of all of the industry certification exams for which you qualify to take. Should you need to take an exam more than once to receive a passing score, you will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees.
See rasmussen.edu/SID for information about educational debt, earnings and completion rates.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Rasmussen University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

https://www.hlcommission.org | 800-621-7440.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Restricted States

Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa