Center for Advanced Legal Studies (CALS) has specialized exclusively in the education of paralegals since 1987. Due to the ability of our graduates and the reputation and dedication of our faculty and staff, the local, national, and international legal communities recognize CALS as experts in paralegal education.
Now, as throughout our history, we can assure our students, graduates, and their employers that the premier paralegal training provided at Center For Advanced Legal Studies meets and exceeds the requirements of the profession. It is like no other in quality, content, and career opportunity.
Milestones
| 1981 |
Founded in San Antonio, Texas |
| 1987 |
Houston branch licensed to operate by
Texas Education Agency
Accredited by the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions Division of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| 1989 |
Approved as an independent school |
| 1992 |
Authorized by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
| 1995 |
Approved to train Veterans
Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education |
| 1998 |
Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) |
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2006
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Approved to offer hybrid curriculum |
| 2009 |
Approved to offer classes through Online Interactive Instruction™ |
2012
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Requested voluntary withdrawal from the ABA |
2013
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100% Online paralegal programs commence |
| 2020 |
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges |
