Legal Studies/Paralegal
10-110-1 |
Associate Degree (AAS)
| 62 Credits |
Financial Aid Eligible
Appleton or Online |
Part Time or Full Time
Become a skilled and versatile legal professional with a Legal Studies/Paralegal degree designed to prepare you for multiple career paths, including law offices, corporate legal departments, compliance roles, public service, and law school. Students develop strong legal reasoning, research, and technology skills while gaining a practical understanding of how the legal system operates. Students learn to draft, analyze, and interpret legal documents; locate and apply legal authority; manage case materials; and identify ethical considerations within legal and professional settings.
Through the Legal Studies/Paralegal degree at Fox Valley Technical College, students graduate with practical experience through an internship and are eligible to earn a National Society for Legal Technology (NSLT) certification, strengthening their readiness for today’s legal workplace. All coursework is designed to be fully transferable to four-year institutions, making this program an excellent pathway for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree or attend law school.
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. [Learn more about professional licensure](https://www.fvtc.edu/about-us/facts/student-consumer-information/professional-licensure-and-certification-disclosure) for this program.