Legal Studies offers degree and certificate options for students interested in entering the paralegal field. Paralegals play a critical role in today's legal system.
Working under the guidance of attorneys, as a paralegal you can conduct information-gathering interviews with clients, draft documents, research laws, organize client and court records, and much more.
CCBC's Legal Studies programs will provide you with the educational foundation to build a successful paralegal career no matter what sector of the field you pursue. Jobs are available in private sector law firms, state, federal and local government agencies, private corporations, non-profit entities and more.
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.
average wage
The average salary for a paralegal in Maryland is $68,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025.
credit internship
The Paralegal programs at CCBC include a three-credit internship where you will gain hands-on skills.
online or in-person
The Legal Studies degree and Paralegal Certificate are both available 100% online if you choose.
We've partnered with institutions—including Wilmington University and Stevenson University—that make it easy to continue your education and earn a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies after completing your Legal Studies A.A.S. at CCBC.
Beyond Legal Studies, CCBC maintains a wide network of transfer partnerships across many disciplines, making it easy to pursue a bachelor's degree at a variety of four-year institutions.
All transfer partnershipsClasses are available in a format that suits your schedule and comfort level. You can earn your entire degree or certificate online!
Criminal Justice and Law OnlineHigh-achieving students at CCBC are invited to join Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX), the Paralegal Studies Honors Society. LEX membership unlocks additional scholarship opportunities, a graduation distinction with a purple cord, and exclusive member benefits.
Our degree and certificate programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Students must complete at least 18 credits of legal specialty courses, of which 9 credits must be completed via synchronous instruction.
We've partnered with institutions—including Wilmington University and Stevenson University—that make it easy to continue your education and earn a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies after completing your Legal Studies A.A.S. at CCBC.
Beyond Legal Studies, CCBC maintains a wide network of transfer partnerships across many disciplines, making it easy to pursue a bachelor's degree at a variety of four-year institutions.
All transfer partnershipsClasses are available in a format that suits your schedule and comfort level. You can earn your entire degree or certificate online!
Criminal Justice and Law OnlineHigh-achieving students at CCBC are invited to join Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX), the Paralegal Studies Honors Society. LEX membership unlocks additional scholarship opportunities, a graduation distinction with a purple cord, and exclusive member benefits.
Our degree and certificate programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). Students must complete at least 18 credits of legal specialty courses, of which 9 credits must be completed via synchronous instruction.
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Dept Chair, Legal Studies
Coord, Legal Studies
