Paralegal Studies at MCC
CONTACT US!
Scot Gabriel, Esq., Chair of Legal Studies & the Paralegal Program
gabriels@middlesex.edu
978-656-3464
Start Your Career in Paralegal Studies!
Associate and Certificate
Earn an associate degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies to transfer or prepare for a career as a paralegal. You can work in law firms, social service and government agencies, banks, health care organizations, large corporations, and other businesses where lawyers need assistance.
Program Highlights
Program approved by the American Bar Association
- Courses offered in multiple ways: In-person, Hyflex, Synchronous, and Asynchronous modalities.
- 100% online option: Campus visits are welcome, but not required.
- Academic Advisor and student Success Coordinator for every student.
- Professors are well-connected, licensed attorneys and practitioners.
- Easy to transfer credits.
- Part-time and full-time scheduling: flexibility to balance work and family obligations while completing your degree.
Strong Demand & Good Pay
Paralegal is a high growth, high demand field, and the MCC program is an excellent entry point to the legal profession.
Paralegals assist lawyers in nearly every aspect of law practice. Paralegals work for law forms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. They collaborate with lawyers on:
- Legal and factual research
- Court and agency filings
- Contracts, mortgages, and legal agreements
- Trial documents, evidence, and witness preparation
- Real estate closings and title examinations
A paralegal is not licensed to practice law and may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. A paralegal is bound to the same ethical principles as a lawyer.
For students choosing to go on to law school, Paralegal education gives them the practical skills that law schools often overlook, but employers require.
The American Bar Association requires that students complete 18 credits in legal specialty coursework (courses designated with the PAR prefix) of which 9 credits of instruction in legal specialty courses must be through synchronous instruction. Also, students who want to transfer in legal specialty classes from other institutions should refer to the Paralegal Program Transfer Credit Policy for additional information.
