Paralegal students have many options when it comes to choosing a paralegal school. Each of the schools in this list have strong, established programs geared towards preparing graduates for employment and advancement in the paralegal field. You can click any school's title to request more information directly from the school.

For online-only degrees, check out our list of recommended online paralegal schools.

Kaplan University - Campus - Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master
Kaplan's programs include certificates in paralegal and legal secretary, associate's and bachelor's degrees in paralegal and legal studies, and an MS in legal studies. Program lengths vary from four years to less than two, and the programs prepare you for a variety of occupations in the legal field. Available in Iowa, Maryland and Nebraska.

Ashworth College - Correspondence - Certificate, Associate
This correspondence school offers an associate's degree and a certificate program in paralegal studies, for students aiming to enter the profession. Both programs cover torts, legal interviewing, litigation, research, writing and other paralegal topics, and the associate's program also includes training in business, finance and psychology. The program is done online and through correspondence, and is available nationwide.

Berkeley College - Campus - Certificate, Associate
This east-coast college offers a 24-week certificate program and an 18-month associate's degree in paralegal studies to students in New York and New Jersey. Students in these programs delve into topics like torts, litigation, legal research and writing, Lexis, contracts and legal applications. Students in the certificate program are eligible for employment after the first quarter.

Career Point College - Campus - Certificate
The legal secretary and legal administrative assistant programs at this school prepare graduates for administrative positions in legal offices, where they will work with lawyers and paralegals in legal scheduling, record handling and managing client files. Programs focus on legal ethics and terminology as well as computer applications, and are available in Texas and Oklahoma.

Keiser University - Online - Associate, Bachelor
Keiser's online bachelor of arts degree in legal studies covers legal research and writing, criminal procedure, bankruptcy and wills, trusts and estates, as well as more universally useful subjects like money and banking, and writing for managers. They also offer an associate's in paralegal. This online program is available nationwide.

US Career Institute - Correspondence - Certificate
This online and distance-learning school provides a thorough, detailed certificate program covering subjects like personal injury and torts, the elements of a crime, criminal trials, family law, contracts and legal research. The program is carried out online and through mail correspondence, and is available nationwide.

Everest College - Campus - Certificate
Everest offers their paralegal program at several of their campuses, including at their Phoenix location, which is ABA-approved. Their program explores contracts, as well as estate planning, wills, trusts, and joint tenancy. It also delves into family and criminal law. This program is offered in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.

Heald College - Campus - Associate
The AAS paralegal program at Heald College focuses on legal research, writing, and technology, and prepares graduates for employment in law firms, corporate legal departments, title companies and other market areas where paralegals are in demand. The program is available at several California campuses, as well as in Hawaii and Oregon.

Brown Mackie College - Campus - Diploma, Certificate, Associate, Bachelor
This college offers a legal studies program as well as a paralegal program and a paralegal assistant course. The paralegal curriculum covers the basic skills needed for paralegal employment, such as business law, legal research and investigative skills, with the others varying in depth of study. These programs are available to students in Ohio, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, Florida, Michigan, Arizona and Oklahoma.

Platt College - Campus - Associate, Bachelor
Platt offers a bachelor's of arts and an associate's of arts in paralegal studies. The associate's degree covers law and ethics, computer procedures, civil litigation and family law, and the bachelor's program adds torts, estate planning and intellectual property. These programs are available to students in southern California.

National College - Campus - Associate
National's paralegal associate's degree is available to students in Virginia and Ohio and provides training in the areas of legal office procedures, research and writing, wills, probates and trusts, torts and personal injury, and medical records analysis.

Branford Hall Career Institute - Campus - Certificate
The paralegal program at Branford Hall prepares students for paralegal duties like case investigation, preparing arguments, assisting during trials, managing financial records and other skill-based tasks. The program includes an externship and is available at three campuses in Connecticut.