Why are paralegal programs of different lengths?
Each paralegal program has its own educational goals. To be approved by the American Bar Association, the program must require students to complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of instruction in legal specialty courses, i.e., courses specifically designed to develop paralegal skills. Meredith’s Paralegal Program requires students to complete the equivalent of 19.27 credit hours of legal special courses. We believe that two semesters is the minimum amount of time necessary in which to master the complicated course material.
