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This program is designed for those who have already earned a college degree and/or those with extensive experience working in the field as a paralegal or in a substantially similar role. Those without a degree and who haven’t worked previously as paralegal should consider the Associate of Applied Science Degree to better meet industry requirements and standards.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university satisfy the entry requirements of the Paralegal Certificate Program.
Applicants with an accredited associate degree may test into the program by scoring 20 or higher on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.
Applicants with some college credit, business, or legal experience, and who have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent may test into the program by scoring a 20 or higher on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.
A personal consultation with an admission representative is required of all applicants.
The AAS Degree is designed to provide the minimum educational requirement preferred by most employers and paralegal authorities such as the American Association of Paralegal Educators (AAfPE), National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), and The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).
Minimum of high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Passing score of 20 on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam
Graduates of the Paralegal Certificate Program receive automatic acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science Degree program.
A personal consultation with an admission representative is required of all applicants.
Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program (AAS Degree) can take the next step in their education by earning this related bachelor’s degree designed to provide graduates with additional avenues for career enhancement and advancement.
Minimum of high school diploma or recognized equivalent AND passing score of 20 on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.
Residents of all 50 states are eligible for enrollment into programs offered via distance education at CALS.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies has been approved by Texas to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Accordingly, students residing in the 49 participating states (CA residents see below) may enroll in programs offered by CALS.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies is registered with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and therefore authorized to admit students from California.
Note: A high school diploma or GED must be approved by the state from which it was issued. If, for any reason, the high school diploma or GED is suspected to be invalid, the applicant will not be accepted until he/she can provide an acceptable document of proof that the high school diploma or GED is valid.
800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Call or Text: (713) 529-2778
Toll Free: 1-800-446-6931
800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Call or Text: (713) 529-2778
Toll Free: 1-800-446-6931
