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Resources and Disclosures

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Resources and Disclosures

Center for Advanced Legal Studies prepares students for the: Paralegal Profession.

US Department of Labor

SOC Code: Standard Occupational Classification: 23-2011
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Illustrative example: Legal Aide
Broad Occupation: 23-2010 Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Minor Group: 23-2000 Legal Support Workers
Major Group: 23-0000 Legal Occupations

O*NET OnLine

Summary Report for:
23-2011.00 - Paralegals and Legal Assistants

O*NET OnLine

Summary Report for:
23-2011.00 - Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Sample of reported job titles: Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Real Estate Paralegal, Legal Analyst, Paralegal Specialist, Certified Paralegal, Immigration Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, Corporate Paralegal, Judicial Assistant

Total Tuition and Fees Charged

Paralegal Certificate Tuition and Fees
Tuition (30 semester hours @ $325/credit hour) $9,750.00
Registration Fee 100.00
Learning Resources 450.00
Student e-Services 550.00
Total $10,850.00
Paralegal Degree Tuition and Fees
Tuition (60 semester hours @ $325/credit hour) $19,500.00
Registration Fee 100.00
Learning Resources 900.00
Student e-Services 1,100.00
Total $21,600.00
Bachelor's Degree Tuition and Fees
Tuition (120 sem. hours @ $375/credit hour) *$45,000.00
Registration Fee 100.00
Learning Resources 1,400.00
Student e-Services 2,200.00
Total $48,700.00

This is the total tuition and fees charged for completing the program within the normal time it takes to complete the course requirements as published in the Center’s catalog. 

Cost per credit hour and other tuition information is provided by clicking the following links: Addendum

On-time Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of graduates who completed their program on time: within the “normal” completion time published in the catalog, excluding scheduled break time.

Paralegal Certificate Program (8 months) 94%
Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program (14 months) 94%

Graduates who completed between July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

For specific graduation rates per program, please see the information reported below.

For specific graduation rates per program, please see the information reported below.

Completion, Graduation, Employment, and/or Placement Rates

Completion and Placement Rates as calculated for Council on Occupational Education (COE).

July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

Completion, Graduation, Employment, and/or Placement Rates [COE]

Total Completion Rate Total Placement Rate
Paralegal Certificate 71% 88%
AAS Degree 88% 89%
Institutional Totals 75% 82%

As disclosed on COE Annual Report December 2020

Please Note: COE does not calculate a separate Employment Rate and Placement Rate.  Here, the Placement Rate includes employment gained through combined efforts of students and the Director of Career Services. In addition, COE requires calculations to be made separately for programs taught in a traditional classroom and programs that include the virtual, online component.

Graduation and Employment Rates [ACCSC]

Graduation Rate Employment Rate
Paralegal Certificate (Online) 7/2021 - 6/2022 75% 78%
AAS Degree (Online) 4/2022 - 3/2023 67% 85%

As disclosed on ACCSC Annual Report October 2024

Please Note: ACCSC requires calculation by cohort (class start) and course delivery method. 

Completion, Employment and Placement Rates calculated for Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022

Paralegal Certificate Program (8 months) 94%
Associate of Applied Science Degree Paralegal Program (14 months) 94%

As disclosed on TWC Annual Enrollment & Outcome Report December 2019

Please note: Employment Rate includes employment gained through efforts of individual students and/or the Director of Career Services. Placement Rate includes employment gained through efforts of the  Director of Career Services. 

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