Paralegal
Assist lawyers, law offices, and corporations collect vital information to defend and prosecute the law.
What is Paralegal?
The Paralegal curriculum prepares you for entry-level employment as a paralegal in courts, corporations, law firms, and government agencies. The curriculum is based on standards developed from the National Association of Legal Assistants Descriptions of Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Exam Sections. Industry standards are based on the National Association of Legal Assistants Descriptions of Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Exam Sections. All Gateway Paralegal courses are taught by practicing attorneys who bring real courtroom experience in the Northern Kentucky region to your classes.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, we have you covered. GCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
You get free access to continuing legal education courses through local legal professional organizations and events with Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law.
You can participate in a mentoring program and be paired with a practicing attorney or paralegal for career advice and networking.
Your work experience may help you graduate sooner! You could earn course credits if you have experience working in the legal field already in a law office or court system. Check out the details below and reach out to the Program Contact if you have questions or think you are eligible.
Students may be eligible to earn credit for PGL 111 Legal Systems and Terminology if they (a) have worked in a law office for at least two years, provide a list of their job duties, and a letter from their employer detailing their work or (b) have one year of experience in the clerk's office, provide a list of their job duties, and a letter from their employer detailing their work experience.
Students may be eligible to earn credit for PGL 113 Law Office Management if they have one year of law office/related experience and can provide a letter of proficiency with Clio, Abacus, or another legal client management/billing and timekeeping software.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
