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Associate of Law and Paralegal Studies

Irvine, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Science in Law and Paralegal Studies is an associate degree offered through the Paralegal department at Irvine Valley College.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Law and Paralegal Studies.

Career outcomes

Paralegal
Law firms
Corporations
Insurance companies
Administrative agencies
Local governments

Curriculum

Full-time sample plan. Key courses: Paralegal Studies and Ethics
Legal Research and Writing
Business Law
Civil Litigation I and II
Legal Ethics
Cooperative Work Experience and electives. The page gives these as sample-plan courses. Total units are not stated on the programme page.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion (diploma
GED or HiSET); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20; English proficiency proof unless waived (TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 80
ITEP 3.5); Under-18 applicants submit the Guardian Procedures form. Source: https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (high school diploma or equivalent); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20 (32,920 USD); Proof of English proficiency unless native English or English-medium high school; Transfer students already on F-1 apply on rolling admission

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 52
TOEFL PBT 470
PTE Academic 41
Cambridge 160
Duolingo 80

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines (). Apply online through CCCApply ()
Choosing Student Visa (F-1 or M-. No application fee is stated. Upload high school transcripts
Passport
A bank statement (under 4 months old) with Affidavit of Support
English proof in the International Student Application Portal. Advisors process applications in 3-5 business days. After admission
Download the acceptance letter and I-20 from the portal and pay the required district health insurance. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,288, $12,340 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Business Sciences
Department	Paralegal
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.