The Paralegal Studies Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College prepares you to go directly into a specialized career as a paralegal.
The paralegal is one of the lawyer’s most valuable resources, performing substantive legal work delegated and supervised by the lawyer-including assisting with trial preparation and real estate closings, drafting legal documents and performing research. Through the A.S. degree in Paralegal Studies at Valencia College, you will develop a strong background in areas such as civil litigation, real property, business organizations, legal research and legal technology. You will also gain an understanding of the ethical framework within which you work and be able to effectively analyze and communicate in these areas.
Specializations Available:
Litigation
Transactional
Career Outlook
Learn How To
Assist in trial preparation.
Draft contracts, court pleadings and related documents.
Maintain corporate records.
Perform legal research and informal investigations.
Prepare real estate documents and assist in real estate closings.
Job Outlook
Employment for Paralegals is projected to grow much faster than average, as employers try to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of legal services by hiring qualified Paralegals to perform essential support services and complete tasks once done by lawyers. Excellent career opportunities are available in law firms, banks, corporations and government agencies.
Potential Careers
Legal Assistant
Paralegal
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected June, October 2025
Start date
6 January 2025
East Campus
701 N Econlockhatchee Trail,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32825, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected June, October 2025
Start date
6 January 2025
Winter Park Campus
850 W. Morse Blvd.,
WINTER PARK,
Florida,
32789, United States
U.S. high School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
English Proficiency:
Official TOEFL result (minimum score 45)
Official IELTS result (minimum score 5.5)
Official LOEP result (minimum score 86 – offered at Valencia College)
Successful completion of English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia) with a grade of C or higher
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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