Interested in a Legal Career?
Collin College's Paralegal/Legal Assistant program gives you the skills to build a foundation for a career in law. Learn from highly skilled attorneys, discover your area of interest, and find out whether law is a good fit for you.
This program trains you to become a paralegal and will help you prepare for a national certification examination. Completion of the program does not qualify you to take a state bar exam, represent clients in court, or give legal advice.
The college’s Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Apply NowWhat Does a Paralegal Do?
Paralegals work with attorneys to assist with legal services. Under attorney supervision, paralegals perform many tasks that attorneys do, including researching the law, investigating cases, and drafting documents such as wills, contracts, and court documents.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
Program Information
Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal/Legal Assistant (60 credit hours)
Certificate Level 2, Paralegal General (36 credit hours)
Admission to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal/Legal Assistant program is open to all students. Those who have a degree may be eligible for admission to the Level 2 Paralegal General Certificate program.