Flexible online or on-campus classes held at The Catholic University of America's main campus in Washington, DC.

Improve your earning power and enhance your career with an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies. Learn from industry professionals and choose from Litigation and General Practice concentration tracks designed to provide you with a competitive advantage in any law office.

Click here to view a live webinar recording featuring SPS Director of Legal Programs, Chad Smith, Esq.

Email Chad Smith, Esq., Program Director at smithcha@cua.edu, or call (202) 319-4389.

 Program Benefits:
  • Federal financial and Generous scholarships are available.
  • Experiential Learning Credits can shorten your time to certificate completion. 
  • Flexible evening classes online or in person are available for working adults.
  • Prepare for an immediate career in a paralegal office.
  • Individualized attention and small class sizes.
  • Learn from experts with real-world experience.
  • Also available as a Certificate in Paralegal Studies

The Catholic University of America has been certified by SCHEV to operate in Virginia.

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Positions range from Real Estate and Title Insurance Paralegals, Public Defender Paralegals, Bankruptcy Paralegal, and Criminal Law Paralegal.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase of 18% in paralegal jobs from the year 2010-2020. The highest-earning 10% of paralegals earn an average of $79,010.

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Students in our program work at the D.C and Federal Government, private law offices, and the State Department.
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Students can complete the Associates in as little as 2 years and the Paralegal Studies Certificate in as little as 5 semesters.
Begin your Paralegal career here. Apply today!
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