Paralegal
Enter the Challenging Field of Law
You can be a part of the oldest and largest American Bar Association (ABA) approved paralegal program in the Pacific Northwest by attending Edmonds College. We ensure that our curriculum meets the rigorous standards set forth by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Paralegals. We prepare you to assist attorneys by investigating case facts, preparing legal documents, and researching the law. You will meet with clients and other professionals to discuss the details of cases and help attorneys prepare for trial. Paralegals may not provide legal services to the public, except as permitted by law.
Connect to a Paralegal Faculty Advisor
Chat virtually with a full-time professor from the Paralegal Program to explore the advantages of pursuing your ABA-approved paralegal education through Edmonds College. To initiate a live video chat via Zoom, please click on a green button below (using your video is optional).
All times are for Spring Quarter 2024, 4/1/24-6/14/24, excl. holidays.
- Prof. Ted Chen, JD
Mondays: 1:00 PM - 2:00 pM - Prof. Theresa Pouley, JD
Wednesdays: 11:00 AM - 12:00 pm - Prof. Scott Haddock, JD
Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Programs
Career Opportunities
NOTE: For students currently seeking to complete the Electronic Discovery and Digital Forensics Specialist Certificate of Completion, please be aware that this short-term certificate is not an ABA-approved program option and is not intended to prepare students to work as paralegals. If you wish to prepare to work as a paralegal, please contact a Paralegal Advisor to discuss our ABA-approved program options.
Considering enrolling at Edmonds?
Your Edmonds College advisor will work with you to choose the right path for your future career, help you register for classes, answer questions about paying for college, and more.