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Associate of Legal Studies: Paralegal

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  • Green Bay, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College campus

About the program

ABA-approved programme preparing students to do legal work under a lawyer's supervision.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Legal Studies: Paralegal and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Paralegal at law firms
  • Insurers
  • Corporations and government agencies
  • With more education law office administrator
  • Law office manager
  • Paralegal supervisor
  • Corporate compliance officer
  • Regulatory specialist
  • Research analyst

Curriculum

  • 65-credit associate degree on a semester study plan. Core study: paralegal introduction and legal ethics
  • English Composition 1
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Civil litigation
  • Criminal law and procedures
  • Estates and probate
  • Contracts and insurance law
  • Paralegal career experience. Experience component: LS/Paralegal Career Experience (2 credits).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion (diploma
  • Transcripts or national entrance score report)
  • Proof of financial support for the first year
  • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 68
  • IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95) or start in the Intensive English Program
  • Passport copy.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (diploma, Transcripts or national entrance score report), Proof of financial support for first year, Passport.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 68
  • Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application Form
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Passport Copy
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the designated application portal and pay the 130 USD application fee. Upload proof of secondary school completion
  2. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 68
  3. IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95)
  4. Proof of first-year financial support and a passport copy. After admission
  5. Apply for your visa. The international office then helps with housing and class scheduling in Green Bay.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,589, $7,672 USD
Application fee$130 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusGreen Bay Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Business Communication & Social Sciences
DepartmentLegal Studies: Paralegal
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value65
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteAfter enrolment, Eligible international students may apply for NWTC Foundation scholarships, Which generally range from USD 500 to USD 1,500 per semester, Awards are competitive.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.