Paralegal Studies · Washington

Paralegal Studies colleges in Washington

CampusPin lists 51 U.S. colleges in Washington 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 Washington that offer Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies programs in Washington: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 51 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

51

Public / private

30 / 20

Universities / 2-year

42 / 8

Cities represented

30

In-state tuition range

$3,969–$59,900

Median in-state tuition

$6,574

Lowest published in-state tuition

Northwest Indian College

$3,969

Most selective

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

43% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

67,801 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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