Lakisha Chichester has used the knowledge she gained in Meredith’s paralegal program to steadily advance in her field as a senior corporate paralegal.
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THE MEREDITH
PARALEGAL PROGRAM
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Paralegal Program
Gain the skills to be a strong paralegal. There’s only one American Bar Association approved paralegal program in the Triangle – Meredith College’s.
- Learn to conduct research and analyze cases
- Gain practical knowledge from experienced judges, lawyers, and paralegals
- Build a network of connections in the legal community
- Benefit from job placement assistance
For more than 40 years, men and women in Meredith’s paralegal program have gained the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the fast-changing legal environment.
Take the first step toward a strong legal career. Get started today »
Contact Information
115 and 116 Park
(919) 760-8354
paralegal@meredith.edu
The Triangle’s Strongest Paralegal Program
With the only Paralegal Program in the Triangle that’s approved by the American Bar Association, Meredith provides opportunities to gain experience, build connections in the legal community, and benefit from job placement assistance.
All students in Meredith’s paralegal program hold bachelor’s degrees, so you’ll be surrounded by peers who function at high academic levels. At the end of our two-semester program, you’ll be ready to perform the substantive legal work undertaken by today’s paralegals. Read about our program »
Why Meredith?
"Meredith’s paralegal program was recommended to me as the best in the state by a district court judge. After completing the program, I decided to pursue a career as a lawyer. The theoretical and practical experience I acquired from Meredith helped me to easily transition into law school."
Meredith has the only American Bar Association (ABA) approved program in the Triangle and ABA-approval automatically makes us a North Carolina State Bar Qualified program. Want to know more about our strong reputation in the legal community? Ask a lawyer or a paralegal.
1 Year
ABA Approved
Affordable
Competitive tuition, federal financial aid eligible program
Clinic
Practical experience through internships focused on your area of interest
ABA Approved
Meredith’s paralegal program has been ABA-approved since 1983
After working in the legal field for six years, Amy Malouf, ’15, earned her paralegal certificate from Meredith in 2015 to continue to grow her career. She chose Meredith because of its ABA certification and her desire to have a good work/life balance.
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