Paralegal Studies · Connecticut
Paralegal Studies colleges in Connecticut
CampusPin lists 18 U.S. colleges in Connecticut that offer Paralegal Studies programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Paralegal Studies trains graduates to support attorneys with legal research, drafting, and case management, suiting detail-oriented students drawn to law without attending law school.
Schools in Connecticut that offer Paralegal Studies
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$39,924
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
1,151
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,460
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
9,465
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,092
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
32,292
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$13,292
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
3,517
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$21,198
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,884
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$32,305
Acceptance
57%
Enrollment
8,321
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Cromwell, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$9,580
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
642
Mitchell College
New London, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$39,050
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
421
Post University
Waterbury, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$17,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
21,099
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$53,090
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
8,878
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$48,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
11,123
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$32,305
Acceptance
24%
Enrollment
1,081
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$35,760
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
4,074
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$47,647
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,034
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,730
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
9,764
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,908
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
1,885
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$67,316
Acceptance
17%
Enrollment
3,178
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,763
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
3,542
Paralegal Studies programs in Connecticut: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 18 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
18
Public / private
5 / 13
Universities / 2-year
17 / 1
Cities represented
15
In-state tuition range
$5,092–$67,316
Median in-state tuition
$34,033
Lowest published in-state tuition
Connecticut State Community College
$5,092
Most selective
Wesleyan University
17% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Connecticut State Community College
32,292 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Paralegal Studies program
- Legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and primary sources
- Legal writing: memos, briefs, pleadings, and correspondence
- Civil litigation procedure and the stages of a lawsuit
- Substantive law: contracts, torts, property, and criminal law
- Legal ethics and the unauthorized-practice-of-law boundary
- Case management, document review, and e-discovery software
- Client interviewing, fact investigation, and evidence gathering
- Specialized practice areas such as litigation, corporate, real estate, or family law
Where a Paralegal Studies degree can lead
- Paralegals and legal assistants
- Litigation Paralegal
- Corporate Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Contract Administrator
- Compliance Specialist
Typical pay: BLS, 2024 paralegals and legal assistants median $61,010
A Paralegal Studies major covers legal research and writing, civil litigation and procedure, contract law, torts, legal ethics, and the use of case-management and e-discovery software. Programs are offered as both bachelor's degrees and shorter associate's or certificate tracks, and most include hands-on training in drafting pleadings, summarizing depositions, organizing case files, and interviewing clients under attorney supervision. Many bachelor's programs add concentrations such as litigation, corporate, real estate, or family law, and often require an internship at a law firm, court, corporate legal department, or government agency.
Paralegals (also called legal assistants) perform substantive legal work under the direction of a licensed attorney but cannot give legal advice or represent clients in court. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists an associate's degree as the typical entry-level education for the occupation, so a four-year Paralegal Studies degree is more than the minimum credential and can support advancement into senior or specialized paralegal roles; those who later decide to practice law independently must complete a separate law degree (JD) and pass a state bar exam.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 0.2% from 2024 to 2034, and the occupation had a 2024 median annual wage of $61,010.
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