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Stautzenberger College's online Diploma in Paralegal Studies prepares you for entry-level legal support roles through comprehensive training in legal research, case preparation, client communication, and courtroom procedures. Study civil law, criminal law, family law, legal ethics, professional conduct, and legal office management while learning to draft legal documents and navigate legal databases. The program is taught by experienced legal professionals and equips you to support attorneys in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies with practical, career-ready skills.
Key Details:
- Program Length: 10 months (60 quarter credit hours)
- Format: 100% online, flexible scheduling
- Career Settings: Law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, public legal services
- Pathway Option: Can advance to Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies
- Instructors: Legal professionals with real-world experience
- Support Services: Academic advising, tutoring, career services
- Skills Focus: Legal research, legal writing, document drafting, civil law, criminal law, family law, legal ethics, courtroom procedures, legal software
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Stautzenberger College - Online
For nearly 100 years, Stautzenberger College has strengthened communities across Ohio, Michigan, and beyond by training skilled workers in healthcare, animal sciences, business, and skilled trades. Since 1926, the college has supported local employers and helped families build better futures through practical career education. Stautzenberger graduates fill vital roles in medical offices, veterinary clinics, construction sites, and corporate offices—doing the essential work that keeps communities moving forward. With campuses deeply rooted in the neighborhoods they serve, Stautzenberger College combines nearly a century of experience with a continued commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students and the communities where they live and work.