Paralegal

Do you pride yourself on your organization and attention to detail? Do you enjoy supporting others and advocating for underserved causes? Paralegals, as “the hands and feet” of a law firm, play a key role in the legal system, working with both legal professionals and their clients to help serve their needs.

At SPSCC, you’ll gain the fundamental skills required to enter the legal office: skills like legal research, documentation and writing, knowing the basis of court proceedings, and more. Our advisory board includes public and private attorneys and judges from the local community.

Special Program Notes:

The SPSCC Paralegal Program is approved by the American Bar Association

Only an attorney or Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT) pursuant to Admission and Practice Rule (APR) 28, can counsel others as to their legal rights or responsibilities. Non-lawyer assistants act under the supervision of a lawyer in compliance with Washington State Court Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) 5.3, General Rule (GR) 24. See also, APR 28 and LLLT RPC.

Visit Paralegal Program Legal Specialty Courses Transfer Policy

Students need to complete 13.5 quarter credits of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction.

What's Different at SPSCC?

Online classes means true flexibility. Paralegal courses are held online, allowing you to boost your skills while keeping pace with your busy and changing life. If you're a military spouse, you can get started while stationed at JBLM and still finish the program online if you're called to move.

Easy transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. When you graduate from SPSCC with a 2.0 GPA or higher, you can seamlessly transfer to earn a bachelor's degree and improve your career prospects:

• National University: Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies at National University.
• Purdue Global: Earn a Bachelor of Science in Legal Support & Services at Purdue Global, fully online.