

Paralegals play a crucial role in the practice of the legal profession. While attorneys are ultimately responsible for legal work, paralegals complete many key tasks in the preparation of cases and documents. Please remember that paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law
American National University’s Paralegal studies curriculum was designed with input from working professionals in the legal industry, focusing on relevant legal subjects such as real estate, bankruptcy, immigration, and tort law. You will also develop an understanding of how to use industry-standard legal research tools, as well as skills in understanding legal terminology and drafting legal documents.
In addition to a comprehensive paralegal education, you will gain career skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive legal marketplace through an optional 120-hour externship at a local business or organization.
Graduation from the program qualifies you to sit for the national paralegal certification exam upon graduation to further improve your professional credentials.
Also available, Paralegal Studies Certificate.
The Paralegal Associate of Science degree program is designed to provide graduates with a broad based understanding of the core areas of law and the court system, including terminology used in the legal system and how to understand legal documents, contracts, and other legal material. Graduates are prepared to draft routine pleadings and other legal documents, interview clients, conduct independent research of non–legal matters and simple legal questions, and draft legal memoranda. The coursework and instructors will prepare graduates to take the national paralegal certification exam.
Upon successful completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
The paralegal associate’s degree program is available online through ANU’s eUniversity. With our distance learning program, we bring the university to you. You can take all the required classes online with videoconferencing or other interactive video systems.
ANU offers an ABA—approved online paralegal associate’s degree program.
¹Refresher training is tuition-free for qualified students. Additional costs such as lab fees, books and supplies are the responsibilities of the student. Retraining is limited to the program from which the student graduated and is subject to space available.
Distance = Synchronous video & asynchronous online learning.
See our eLearning page for details on our exciting and innovative course delivery methods.
If you would rather speak with a representative over the phone, call 833.388.1100.
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