Quality paralegal education programs advertised in an ethical manner and in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Quality programs strive to achieve diversity in the composition of their student body. Quality paralegal education programs provide adequate release time, funding for professional development opportunities, and administrative support for the program director to develop, monitor and accomplish the goals and objectives of the program, as well as assess the program's effectiveness in achieving these goals and objectives. The director is primarily responsible for the paralegal program. A program director is a legal professional or other similarly qualified person, appropriately credentialed and in good standing in his or her profession, with knowledge, involvement and understanding of the paralegal profession and paralegal education.
Graduates also possess a basic understanding of American history, business, and political systems.
Inquiries should be directed to the American Association for Paralegal Education .