ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
LouisianaHerzing University, Kenner |
Herzing University
Paralegal Department
2400 Veterans Blvd., Suite 400
Kenner, LA 70062
Director: Jean E. Senac
Telephone: 504.733.0074
Fax: 504.733.0020
Type of Institution: Proprietary, 2 yr, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies; Associate of Science in Legal Assisting/Paralegal
Minimum length of time to complete program: 5 semesters, 20 months, for Associate degree; 2 semesters, 8 months, for Diploma.
Internships: Elective
For more information:
www.herzing.edu/programs
Description: The Legal Studies/Paralegal program prepares students
with the skills and academic knowledge necessary for a career
as a legal assistant/paralegal working under the supervision of
a licensed attorney. The Nurse Paralegal program prepares experienced
RNs and LPNs with the skills and academic knowledge necessary
for a career as a nurse paralegal working under the supervision
of a licensed attorney.
Louisiana State University
Paralegal Studies Program
1225 Pleasant Hall
Continuing Education Dept.
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Director: Charlotte G. DesHotels
Telephone: 225.578.6760
Fax: 225.578.6761
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Noncredit certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 1 year (two semesters)
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.outreach.lsu.edu/paralegal
Description: LSU Paralegal Studies Program has been approved by
the ABA since August 1993. The program offers a noncredit certificate
for individuals seeking careers as paralegals. A bachelor's degree
is recommended for admittance to the program, but students with
45 hours of college credit are eligible for admission. The program
features mostly evening classes. Attorneys, judges, and practicing
paralegals teach the courses. Paralegal students enjoy the following
student services: student health center, residential housing,
group health insurance, student recreational facility, use of
the LSU law library and use of the LSU Middleton library. An Advisory
committee of dedicated paralegals, lawyers and other interested
people, guides the program.
Tulane University
School of Continuing Studies
Tulane University College
Paralegal Studies Program
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans LA 70118
Director: Sallie E. Davis
Telephone: 504.865.5333
Fax: 504.733.7947
Type of Institution: Private, 4 yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Associate in Arts, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: 1 yr. for post-bacc.
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.scs.tulane.edu
Description: Approved by the ABA since 1981, Tulane
University College's Paralegal Studies Prgram offers two and four-year
degrees in Paralegal Studies, as well as a Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate. The program provides free job placement and an active
alumni/student association.
