Associate Degree in Legal Studies/Paralegal
Appleton, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 10,753 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* tuition and fees are subject to change
Key Summary
About: The 2-year Associate Degree in Legal Studies/Paralegal at Fox Valley Technical College prepares you to support attorneys by drafting and interpreting legal documents, conducting legal research, using legal technology, and managing law office procedures. Courses cover legal research, law office management and legal technology; industry professionals teach and the programme includes an internship to practice skills. Paralegals may not give legal advice or represent clients in court. Wisconsin doesn't require paralegal licensure; other states may.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as paralegal, law office manager, court clerk, contract administrator and compliance officer, in corporate, government, trust and victim advocacy settings.
Become an essential member of the legal office team with a legal studies/paralegal degree. You'll work under the supervision of lawyers to draft and interpret legal documents; select, compile, and use technical legal information; analyze and resolve legal procedural problems; and recognize and manage potential ethical conflicts. Your work will support and prepare attorneys with investigation, interviews, and preparation, though paralegals cannot give legal advice or represent clients in court.
Courses cover legal research, legal technology, and law office management. Industry professionals teach the procedures and the laws you need to function effectively in a law office or a related legal field. The program includes an internship where you will practice the knowledge and skills you gained in class.
The state of Wisconsin does not require a professional licensure or certification to be employed as a paralegal within the state. Some other states may require professional licensure or certification to be employed.
Technical Studies
- Accounting, Principles of
- Business Law 1
- Business Law 2
- MS Word Introduction
- MS Word Intermediate
- Legal Studies & Legal Ethics, Intro to
- Family Law
- Legal Aspects/Business Organizations
- Administration of Estates
- Legal Research & Writing, Introduction
- Legal Research & Writing, Advanced
- Law Office Management and Technology
- Legal Studies Internship
- Civil Litigation Procedures
- Employment Law for Legal Professionals
- Criminal Procedures for Legal Professionals
General Studies
- Written Communication
- Oral/Interpersonal Communication
- Math with Business Apps
- Intro to Sociology
- Intro to Psychology
Electives
See an Academic Advisor and/or consult your Academic Progress.
- Apply ethical principles in a legal environment
- Demonstrate professionalism as a member of a legal team
- Perform legal research
- Process legal documents
- Synthesize various sources into a supportable legal conclusion
- Case Administration Specialist
- Compliance Officer
- Contract Administrator
- Conveyance Examiner
- Corporation Paralegal
- Court Clerk
- Disability Claims Specialist
- Law Office Manager
- Law Office Paralegal
- Licensing Manager
- Paralegal Supervisor
- Plan Intake Coordinator
- Public/Government Paralegal
- Trust Department Paralegal
- Victim/Witness Advocate