The expanding role of the paralegal in the delivery of legal services has created increased opportunities with private law firms, corporate legal departments, insurance companies, real estate and title firms, banks, and government agencies. If you are interested in entering this career field, you should be aware that although the number of jobs for trained paralegals is rising, competition for these positions is increasing. A minimum of 18 hours of legal specialty courses must be taken at Johnson County Community College. Please contact Anita Tebbe for more information at atebbe@jccc.edu. The Legal Studies Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

PARALEGALS MAY NOT PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICE DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

The paralegal program at JCCC

• Has a challenging curriculum 
• Requires that you possess excellent communication skills, analytical ability and a high level of motivation 
• Is approved by the American Bar Association 
• Is a selective admission program based on various academic and testing criteria

IMPORTANT - Students planning to graduate with a Paralegal degree must complete one of the approved cultural diversity courses. Some of the approved courses are able to meet both the cultural diversity requirement and a general education requirement. To see a complete list of approved courses, click on the link provided below.

Suggested Sample Course Sequence
Students may take any number of courses each semester that will also allow them to fulfill their other personal and professional responsibilities.

Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all LAW courses and ENGL 121-Composition I.

(Major Code 264A; State CIP Code 22.0302)

• Paralegal

Associate of Arts Degree

Prerequisites: Prior to admission

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Paralegal Electives

Total Program Hours: 65