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Join the prestigious career of a legal professional without having to spend years studying law.
Many of the things done in the legal system are actually prepared at a level that is easier to attain than that of a lawyer.
With a Paralegal degree, you are at the center of what makes a successful legal case!
See what Austin Community College can do for you.
About School
This school is dedicated to providing opportunities for the widest variety of students.
They offer low tuition and versatile schedules.
They provide help for parents pursuing degrees and are considered at the top of Austin’s career gateway.
Goals of the Program
- Students will identify relevant legal concepts and apply them to changing fact patterns.
- Students will draft documents used in a broad range of legal environments.
- Students will perform as entry-level paralegals in a broad range of legal environments.
- Students will perform legal research.
Program Structure & Curriculum
Semester I
- Introduction to Speech Communication
- English Composition
- United States Government3
- Introduction to Law3
Semester II
- Introduction to Paralegal Studies
- Contracts
- Texas State and Local Government
- English Composition II3
Semester III
- Civil Litigation3
- Evidence3
- Language, Philosophy, and Culture OR Creative Arts
- Business Computer Applications
Semester IV
- Legal Research
- Life on Earth
- The Living Planet
- Mathematics
- Advanced Legal Document Preparation3
- 2 Electives
Semester V
- Elective
- Advanced Civil Litigation
- Internship – Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Delivery Modes & Scheduling
The majority of the classes are online and provided in the evening to make it easier to access for working students.
Access to a computer is a necessity.
Pros and Cons of the Paralegal Program
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| A thorough program that is accredited | Not every credit from other schools will apply |
| Available online and evenings | An internship may not be easy for those already working |
| Offers an internship | Four classes need to be in person. |
How to Apply / Next Steps
Go to:
https://austincc.my.site.com/ApplicationPortal/s/webtolead
And fill out the form for an application.
| Austin Community College: Key Details | |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Location | 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. Austin, TX, 78752 |
| Website | https://programs.austincc.edu/ |
| Phone | 512-223-4636 |
| On Campus? | Yes |
| Online? | Yes |
| Program Length | 2 Years |
| Student Rating | 96 / 100 based on 5 student reviews |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin Community College's Paralegal program accredited?
Yes, this school’s program is fully approved by the American Bar Association.
Can the credit I have earned at other colleges be transferred toward this program?
Only nine Legal Specialty course credit hours may be transferred into the ACC Paralegal Studies Program.
Those courses must:
- Be approved by the department chair
- Not taken online
- Been prepared specifically for paralegal students.
- Be substantially the same as the ACC-designated course.
- Be accredited by a regional accreditation body
- Have been passed with a grade of “C” or better.
Civil Litigation courses taken in another state will have to be repeated at this campus.
Can I take all my classes online, or will I need to attend in-person classes for this degree program?
Three courses must be completed in person.
These classes are Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Legal Research, and Civil Litigation.
They are the best!!
Just finished applying and submitting the application form. I really want to go to Austin, I fell in love with the school when I visited there last month.
Sadly, two of my grades are not credited because of my previous school but I’m happy to transfer in Austin Comm College. They are very accommodating and nice when I went there to submit my admission.
I work in a well-known firm in Austin as an assistant to a secretary. My colleagues told me about this school so I can be promoted as soon as possible when I finish it.
Great breakdown of what Austin Community College’s paralegal track involves it really helped me see how a two year program with night/evening options can work around a full time job. I also liked seeing how accredited courses prepare you for real legal work.