ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Connecticut
Manchester Community College, Manchester |
Manchester Community College
Paralegal Program
Great Path, P. O. Box 1046
Mail Station 17
Manchester, CT 06040
Director: Nance Kriscenski
Telephone: 860.512.2642
Fax: 860.512.2621
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
For more information: www.mcc.commnet.edu/academic/degrees/para.php
Norwalk Community College
Legal Assistant Program
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
Director: Thomas K. Jackson
Telephone: 203.857.7152
Fax: 203.857.7218
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Science, Post Degree Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: Degree-2 yrs, Certificate-1 yr
Internships: Mandatory
Description:
Degree: The curriculum provides students with
a general background in the major fields of law practiced in law
offices, and trains students to prepare the documents involved,
such as probate forms, title searches and closing documents, pleadings
and discovery proceedings, legal memoranda, and corporate filings
and minutes, thereby permitting an attorney to perform legal services
more efficiently and economically. Skillful use of the Engligh
language and a high level of verbal competence are essential for
completion of the Legal Assistant program. Successful completion
of the program leads to an AS degree.
Certificate: The certificate program has been prepared
for and is open to those who have a bachelor's or an associate's
degree with a minimum of 18 liberal arts credits. The program
consists of the Legal Assistant courses and Business Law I and
II. Successful completion of the program leads to a certificate
of 30 credit hours of college study.
For more information: www.ncc.commnet.edu
Quinnipiac University
Legal Studies Program
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
Director: Jill E. Martin
Telephone: 203.582.8712
Fax: 203.582.8709
Type of Institution: Private, 4yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Minimum length of time to complete program: 4 yrs
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.quinnipiac.edu/x301.xml
Description: Quinnipiac's BA degree with a major
in Legal Studies is designed to provide our graduates with the
full set of knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the
rapidly evolving paralegal profession. The classic values of a
liberal arts education are added to the critical thinking skills
of the legal profession, producing graduates who possess both
the traditional breadth of understanding of persons educated in
the liberal arts, and the depth of paralegal studies. It is by
this combination of theoretical classwork with real-world experience
through a required intership, along with exposure to the traditional
liberal arts course of the University, that Legal Studies graduates
are prepared for a broad range of professional opportunities.
University of Hartford (formerly Hartford College for Women)
Paralegal Studies Program
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Director: Regina G. Dowling
Telephone: 860.768.5467
Fax: 860.768.5220
Type of Institution: Private, 4yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Certificate
Program for students with at least 60 undergraduate credits, 30
of which must be in liberal arts.
Minimum length of time to complete program: AS: 2 yrs, BS: 4 yrs, Cert: 3 semesters
Internships: Mandatory for B.S. degree, elective for AS or Certificate
For more information:
www.admission.hartford.edu/ParalegalStudies/
Description: The HCW Paralegal Program at the University of Hartford is designed to meet the needs of part-time working students. Classes are scheduled in the evening and on weekends. The Program enjoys an excellent reputation in the greater Hartford marketplace and assists students in job placement through internships, job counseling, and a strong network of alumnae in the area. The Certificate program can be custom-designed by practice area, including Nurse Paralegal and Nurse Legal Consultant.
University of New Haven
Legal Studies Program
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
Director: Donna Decker Morris
Telephone: 203.932.7373
Fax: 203.932.6071
Type of Institution: Private, 4yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Certificate Program for students with a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits.
Minimum length of time to complete program: BS degree -- 4 years; AS degree -- 2 yrs, Certificate -- 9 months
Internships: Mandatory for BS degree
For more information:
www.newhaven.edu/5887/
Description: UNH's interdisciplinary program provides students with an understanding of fundamental principles of law and prepares them to pursue broad career opportunities in the paralegal profession, law school, or graduate school. Development of critical thinking, analytic writing, and oral communication abilities is emphasized, along with practical paralegal skills. A two-semester internship for BS degree seniors provides on-the-job experience, enhancing employment opportunities. Concentration electives allow students to focus on areas of interest. International legal study abroad is available at partnered English-speaking universities. Extensive extra-curricular opportunities include the active Legal Society and Mock Trial Team. Continuing career placement assistance is provided for graduates.
