Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Legal and Paralegal Studies

University of Toledo

The University of Toledo’s Paralegal Studies program is one of the best in the nation and a model for other programs. It is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). That’s important to future employers. Paralegals work with attorneys. They help research, write briefs and interview clients and witnesses. They work in law offices, corporate legal departments, nonprofits and government. An associate’s degree prepares you for a career. It also can be a gateway to a bachelor’s degree in Law and Paralegal Studies or a graduate degree in Law or another professional program. top reasons to study legal and paralegal studies at UToledo An unrivaled paralegal program UToledo’s Paralegal Studies program has been called a Program of Excellence by the Ohio Board of Regents. Other universities model their programs after ours. Seamless transition to bachelor’s degree UToledo’s 2+2 transition program makes it easy for anyone who already has an associate’s degree to earn a bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies with just two more years of full-time course work. Our own teaching courtroom UToledo’s Paralegal program is one of the few with a state-of-the-art courtroom/classroom. Undergraduates learn the technology skills that employers value. They also receive hands-on training in trial presentation software and courtroom technology. Hands-on learning with faculty experts Classes are taught by lawyers and judges who combine theory with practical skills.

Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education