The Paralegal Institute

The Paralegal Institute offers academic studies that combine the basic foundation of traditional education with a non-traditional distance learning format suited for motivated, mature professionals. Our faculty and advisors have extensive education and experience to help guide you in managing contemporary challenges in the legal profession today!

We have been teaching students just like you for over 30 years. You can enroll anytime and learn from anywhere!

Paralegal Studies

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the paralegal field is among the fastest growing in the country and is likely to continue for years to come. Employment is projected to grow much faster than average as employers try to reduce costs by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers. Formally trained paralegals should have the best employment opportunities as competition for positions continues.

Legal Nurse Consultant

In a related field, legal nurse consultants have acted as collaborators, strategists, and educators by offering support in medically related litigation and other medical-legal matters in a number of areas.

Criminal Justice

The field of Criminal Justice centers on the control of criminal behavior in the maintenance of public order and includes the primary functions of law enforcement, prosecution, trial, corrections and associated responsibilities. The program is structured around core criminal justice classes on such topics as law enforcement, the judicial process, juvenile justice, corrections and probation, and criminal law and procedure. The program provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex and pluralistic society we live in by explaining the concepts of social control and resolutions available in criminal justice, including current procedures and future changes.

Accreditation

The Paralegal Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Washington D.C. The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.