Paralegal Studies · New Hampshire
Paralegal Studies colleges in New Hampshire
CampusPin lists 16 U.S. colleges in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire that offer Paralegal Studies
Antioch University-New England
Keene, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$21,208
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
3,669
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,262
Keene State College
Keene, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$14,710
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
2,808
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$6,720
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
493
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,090
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,610
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,186
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,140
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,039
New England College
Henniker, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$41,578
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
2,850
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$14,558
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
3,801
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$46,810
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,058
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH · University · Private
Tuition
$16,450
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
181,201
St Joseph School of Nursing
Nashua, NH · Community College · Private
Tuition
$22,978
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
89
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$7,812
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,245
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$15,820
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
712
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH · University · Public
Tuition
$19,112
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
13,480
White Mountains Community College
Berlin, NH · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,050
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
430
Paralegal Studies programs in New Hampshire: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 16 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
16
Public / private
11 / 5
Universities / 2-year
9 / 7
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$6,720–$46,810
Median in-state tuition
$14,634
Lowest published in-state tuition
Lakes Region Community College
$6,720
Most selective
Antioch University-New England
44% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Southern New Hampshire University
181,201 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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