ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Paralegal Program
1500 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2642
Director: Melissa Manela
Telephone: 248.276.8783
Fax: 248.276.8273
Type of Institution: Private
Degrees offered: Associate of Business Degree, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies;
Minimum length of time to complete program:
Internships:
For more information: www.baker.edu
Baker College of Clinton Township
Paralegal Program
34950 Little Mack Avenue
Clinton Township, MI 49035-4701
Director: Kristi Wickerham
Telephone: 596-790-9450
Fax: 586-790-3450
For more Information:
www.baker.edu
Degree offered: Associate of Business
Davenport University - Grand Rapids Campus
Paralegal Studies Program
6191 Kraft Ave., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Director: Barbara Craft
Telephone: 616.554.4784
Fax: 616.554.5225
Degrees Offered: Associate, Baccalaureate Degree, Certificate Program
For more information:
www.davenport.edu
Eastern Michigan University
Paralegal Studies Program
School of Technology Studies
111 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Director: Nancy Caine Harbour, J.D.
Telephone: 734.487.1161
Fax: 734.487.7690
Ferris State University
College of Business
Legal Studies Program
119 South Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2295
Director: Gayle S. Lopez
Telephone: 231.591.2427
Fax: 231.591.3521
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
For more information:
www.ferris.edu
Grand Valley State University
Legal Studies Program
2nd Floor Devos Center/401 W. Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6495
Coordinator: Ruth S. Stevens
Telephone: 616.331.7173
Fax: 616.331.7155
Type of Institution: Public, 4yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science
Minimum length of time to complete program: 4 years
Internships: Mandatory
For more information: www.gvsu.edu/cj/legal-studies-major-91.htm
Description: The Legal Studies major prepares students for careers as legal assistants/paralegals by providing a liberal education and practical skills needed for success in this field. The Legal Studies program also provides its graduates with skills and knowledge necessary for study at law schools and other graduate programs. The program focuses on: mastery of substantive knowledge critical to the legal profession, including principles of legal ethics and restrictions on the unauthorized practice of law: 1. critical thinking; 2. mastery of basic investigative and legal research techniques; 3. proficiency in oral and written communication; and 4. development of professionalism and job-seeking skills.
Henry Ford Community College
Legal Assistant Program
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
Director: Rachelle S. Loomus
Telephone: 313.317.4158
Fax: 313.845.9778
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate in Business Degree
Internships:
For more information:
www.hfcc.edu
Description:
Kellogg Community College
Paralegal Program
450 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017-3397
Director: Susan M. McCabe
Telephone: 269.965.3931
Fax: 269.966.4086
Degrees Offered: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program; Paralegal Associate of Applied Science Degree
For more information: www.kellogg.edu
Lansing Community College
Paralegal Program
2100 Business Department
P. O. Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901-7210
Director: Dr. Rozmina A. Jaffer
Telephone: 517.483.1525
Fax: 517.483.9740
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Business, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Minimum length of time to complete program: two regular semesters
for post-baccalaureate certificate, four regular semesters for
Associate Degree.
For more information:
www.lcc.edu/business/legal_asst
Description: Lansing Community College is conveniently
located in Lansing, MI, just blocks from the capitol building
and state government. Two legal assistant (paralegal) program
options are offered: the Associate Degree in Business and the
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. Students with no previous college
can usually complete the associate degree curriculum in two years
if they attend full-time. Because post-baccalaureate certificate
students have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited
institution, they usually can complete the requirements in one
year, attending full-time. Both programs have been approved by
the ABA since 1988.
Macomb Community College
South Campus
Legal Assistant Program
14500 E. Twelve Mile Road
Warren, MI 48088-3896
Director: Jennifer Gornicki, Esq.
Telephone: 586.445.7167
Fax: 586.445.7014
Degrees Offered: Associate Degree
For more information:
www.macomb.edu/Current+Students/Educational+Offerings/Associate+Degrees/Program+Descriptions
Madonna University
Paralegal Studies Program
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150
(Additional Location: Macomb University Center, Clinton Township, MI)
Director: Jennifer W. Cotè, J.D.
Telephone: 734.432.5549
Fax: 734.432.5393
Type of Institution: Private, 2 yr, 4yr
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate, Post-BSN Nurse Paralegal
Internships: Mandatory
For more information:
www.madonna.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/college-of-social-sciences/paralegal-studies
Description: The Legal Assistant Program at Madonna University combines a liberal arts education with career preparation. The programs, ABA approved since 1984, offer
paralegal education to beginning students, transfer students, post-degree students and BSN credentialed nurses. Serving the metropolitan Detroit area and the state of
Michigan, Madonna University is located in the picturesque setting of Livonia, Mich. Convenient to several major freeways, the central location is an easy commute for most
of metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Lansing areas.
Northwestern Michigan College
Legal Assistant Program
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686-3061
Director: Gary Klotzbach
Telephone: 231.995.1257
Fax: 231.995.1546
Type of Institution: Public, 2 yr
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science
For more information:
www.nmc.edu/business
Oakland Community College
Orchard Ridge Campus
Paralegal Program
27055 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4579
Coordinator: Douglas Kolly
Telephone: 248.522.3628
Fax: 248.522.3621
Type of Institution: Public
Degrees Offered: Associate in Applied Science, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
For more information:
www.oaklandcc.edu/paralegal
Oakland University
Paralegal Program
332 Elliott Hall
Rochester, MI 48309-4401
Director: Lori Crose
Telephone: 248.370.3177
Fax: 248.370.4861
Degrees Offered: Certificate Program
For more information:
www.sba.oakland.edu/ce/paralegal
