The program is an Institutional Member of the American Association for Paralegal Education and is overseen by an advisory committee of attorneys and paralegals. Graduates are awarded the Associate in Paralegal Studies degree. Previous college-level course work may reduce significantly the number of courses required to complete the program. Admission to the Program Students may enter the Paralegal Studies program at the beginning of any quarter. Application materials consist of completed Pierce College and Paralegal Studies Applications for Admission.
Most paralegal positions require work experience relevant to the legal field.
Where necessary, students can obtain such experience by successfully preparing for, and completing, an internship as part of the Paralegal Studies program.