Paralegal Studies · North Dakota
Paralegal Studies colleges in North Dakota
CampusPin lists 13 U.S. colleges in North Dakota 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 North Dakota that offer Paralegal Studies
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$5,195
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,629
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$9,118
Acceptance
60%
Enrollment
1,169
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,478
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
599
Minot State University
Minot, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$8,634
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
2,339
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,928
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,733
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$10,857
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,791
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$12,715
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
44
Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
260
Turtle Mountain Community College
Belcourt, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$2,626
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
623
United Tribes Technical College
Bismarck, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$4,252
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
532
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$24,820
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
1,198
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$21,468
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
3,424
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$10,951
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
13,252
Paralegal Studies programs in North Dakota: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 13 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
13
Public / private
8 / 5
Universities / 2-year
11 / 2
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$2,626–$24,820
Median in-state tuition
$8,634
Lowest published in-state tuition
Turtle Mountain Community College
$2,626
Most selective
Dickinson State University
60% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of North Dakota
13,252 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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