Paralegal (Legal Assistant)

Associate of Applied Science

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Division of Business & IT

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Pima’s Paralegal program prepares you for an exciting legal career where you can support attorneys with critical tasks like legal research, drafting documents, and preparing cases for trial. You can gain real-world experience communicating with clients and legal professionals, analyzing legal information, and navigating both print and electronic research tools.

Learn how to work ethically within the boundaries of the paralegal role while mastering litigation support, court procedures and legal writing. By graduation, you will be ready to step confidently into the legal field with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism employers are looking for.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

Define the scope of the paralegal role, including legal ethics and the responsibilities delegated by attorneys
Communicate clearly and professionally with lawyers, clients, witnesses, court personnel and legal teams
Organize, analyze and apply legal information to prepare accurate and effective legal correspondence and documents for attorney review
Gain the knowledge, skills, values and abilities to become competent and ethical paralegals who can perform effectively in a variety of legal settings in the private and public sectors.

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Program At a Glance

Length of Program

2 years (full-time)
Study Methods

In Person
Downtown Campus
Title IV Financial Aid eligible
Transfer Options Available

"As a proud graduate of the Paralegal program, I can confidently say this education laid the foundation for my success. The curriculum was both rigorous and practical, equipping me with the knowledge and critical thinking skills essential for excelling in a fast-paced legal environment. What truly set the program apart were the professors. They are all seasoned legal professionals whose passion for teaching and real-world experience brought the classroom to life. Thanks to Pima, I entered the workforce prepared, confident, and ready to make a meaningful impact."

Molly

Paralegal AAS graduate

Take Your Career Further

In Arizona, paralegals can take their careers to the next level by becoming Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals — legal professionals authorized to represent clients independently in select areas of law. Our programs help you build the foundation to pursue licensure and expand your impact in the legal field.

Ready to lead? Learn more about the LP license.