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Academic year: 2025-2026

Legal Studies: Paralegal - Associate Degree

Program Code: 101101

Paralegals perform work under the supervision of a lawyer in a variety of settings – a private law firm, insurance company, corporation, bank, private business, legal clinic, government agency, legal aid office, law department, special interest group, public defender’s office, prosecutor’s office, service company, or consulting firm. The Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association and is also a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. Paralegals are not authorized to provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

Delivery

  • Day
  • Evening
  • Full-time
  • Online: Per ABA requirements, at least 9 credits of the program's legal specialty courses must be taken in person or in a live online format (i.e., online courses that meet a specific time each week)
  • Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $12,062, Books: $1,679, Supplies: $100

Total Approximate Costs
$13,841
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=101101

Requirements for Program Entry

  • Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
  • Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable) to transcripts@nwtc.edu.
  • Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.

Program Outcomes

  • Apply ethical principles in a legal environment.
  • Process legal documents.
  • Perform legal research.
  • Synthesize various sources into a supportable legal conclusion.
  • Demonstrate professionalism as a member of a legal team.

Accreditation

Programs in the College of Business at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. ACBSP's accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want. ACBSP - World Headquarters 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS 66213 Phone: (913) 339-9356 www.acbsp.com

Curriculum

The Paralegal associate degree is offered in the day and in the evening. Students following the study plan below will complete the Paralegal associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 65
  • Students must take 2 of 4 Selective Courses:
  • 10110122 Creditor/Debtor Relations 3
  • 10110115 Administrative Law 3
  • 10110103 Civil Trial Advocacy 3
  • 10110162 International Law & Immigration 3
  • Curriculum Note: Per ABA requirements, at least 9 credits (135 hours of class attendance) of the program's legal specialty courses must be taken in person or in a live online format (i.e., online courses that meet a specific time each week, whether in person in a classroom or in person via web-conference).
  • A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in 10-110-101 Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics in order to enroll in any 10-110-xxx course for which 10-110-101 is designated as a prerequisite.
  • The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program requirements, but must be passed with a C or better.
  • The following courses are offered as full semester: 10-110-104 Legal Research, 10-110-105 Legal Writing and 10-110-199 LS/Paralegal Career Experience

Course Descriptions

Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/legal-studies-paralegal
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