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Schools for Paralegal Studies in Georgia
The National Center for
Paralegal Training was ABA approved, but the school has closed.
If you were a student at the National
Center for Paralegal Training (NCPT) and wish to get a copy of your transcript,
please call 770-730-8553. You can press 1 for a copy of your transcript, but you
will get a machine where you will need to leave all your pertinent information.
If you push 3, you will be connected to the voice mail for Rebecca Crowfoot, who
is an Executive Assistant at the Art Institute of Atlanta.
Those interested in
paralegal schools can investigate the website of the various schools on the
Internet and by phoning for packets of information.
There are many paralegal schools in the metro Atlanta area and Georgia,
and the following is a list of schools, which have been brought to our
attention. This should get interested parties started with their search
for information and is not meant to be a comprehensive list:
Athens Technical College
Paralegal Studies Program
800 U.S. Highway 29 North
Athens, Georgia 30601-1500
Associate’s degree and certificate program. ABA Approved.
Atlanta Technical College*
1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Admissions 404-225-4400
www.atlantatech.edu
Associate’s degree program.
Augusta Technical College*
3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
706-771-4054
Fax: 706-771-4016
www.augustatech.edu
LeAnne Lovering
lloverin@augustatech.edu
Associates degree in Paralegal Studies accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Brenau University
Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies
One Centennial Circle, Box 18
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
Clayton State University
Paralegal Studies Program
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, Georgia 30260
Program Coordinator: Matt Cornick
Certificate program, Associate’s Degree and pre-law bachelors. ABA
Approved.
DeKalb Technical College* (Use same contact for DeKalb Tech Clarkston Campus)
Contact: J. Virgil Costly, Jr., J.D.
8100 Bob Williams Parkway
Covington, Georgia 30014
770-786-9522, Ext 5309
costleyv@dekalbtech.edu
www.dekalbtech.org
Kathleen Ellzey, GAP Student Ambassador.
ellzeyk@yahoo.com
Certificate, diploma program and AAT degree program. Not ABA certified, but
accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Emory University*
Paralegal Certificate Program
1256 Briarcliff Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30306
Program Manager: Jennifer John
404-727-5413 jjohn2@emory.edu
Information Contact: David Pierce 404-712-4757
david.pierce@emory.edu
www.emoryparalegal.org
Certificate program. Undergraduate degree is required for admission. No
exceptions to this policy. Not ABA approved.
Gainesville State College
Paralegal Program
P.O. Box 1358
Gainesville, Georgia 30503
Certificate program and Associate’s degree. ABA Approved.
Georgia Perimeter College
625 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
Connie Aston
They have three different continuing education programs. One in house 84 hours
of classroom study. Online from a program called “Education to Go” with 144
hours of classroom instruction and one from “Gatlin Educational services with
240 hours of classroom instruction. They also offer a certificate in addition to
these programs after successful completion of the program. No ABA or other
affiliations.
Griffin Technical College
501 Varsity Road
Griffin, Georgia 30223
Scott Silvis, JD, Program Director
Associate Degree Program
Gwinnett College
Paralegal Program
4230 Highway 29, Suite 11
Lilburn, Georgia 30047
Certificate program and Associate’s degree. NALA Approved.
Herzing College
3393 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and an Associate of Science in Legal
Assisting/Paralegal.
Kennesaw State University
Director: Pam Barnes
Program Manager
Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road # 3301
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Certificate Program. IACET-Approved and a member of AAfPE.
Middle Georgia Technical College
80 Cohen Walker Drive
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088
Certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Morris Brown College
Director: William Shepherd, Esq.
643 MLK, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
P.O. Box 4836
Atlanta, Georgia 30302
Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, but it is incorporated with a degree
called a Professional Studies Degree. Not ABA approved.
North Metro Technical College
Contact: Cindy Holland
5198 Ross Road
Acworth, Georgia 30102
Certificate program. Not ABA approved.
South University
Director: Earl Pauley
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, Georgia 31406
Certificate, Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and Bachelor’s in Legal
Studies. ABA approved.
DISTANCE LEARNING ONLINE/NATIONAL:
Quoted from Legal Assistant Today’s 2007 School Directory. Students are
encouraged to research thoroughly before making any decisions on an appropriate
course of study.
American Institute For Paralegal Studies, Inc.
2777 Finley Road, Suite 11
Downers Grover, IL 60515
ACCET accredited.
The Center for Paralegal Studies
1658 Cole Boulevard, Building 6, Suite 190
Golden, Colorado 80401
Faulkner University
5345 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, Alabama 36109
ABA Approved Associates & Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies
Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
ABA approved Bachelor’s program
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Guerin Hall
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana 47876
On Line Undergraduate degree in Paralegal Studies
South University – West Palm Beach
1760 N. Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
ABA Accredited associate’s and bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies
Washington Online Learning Institute
111-119 Main Street
Nanuet, New York 10954
Phone: 800-627-2319
Fax: 845-627-1159
info-lat@woli.com
Contact: Michael A. Koplen
Fully accredited online paralegal school
GAP does not endorse or recommend one school over the other, but we would
encourage all institutions offering paralegal studies to become a member of the
Georgia Association of Paralegals.
*Sponsor members of GAP and NFPA.
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