Paralegal Program
Advantages of Accreditation
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Advantages of Accreditation



Accreditation creates a gateway for students to participate in federally funded and state entitlement programs.  Graduates from programs at accredited paralegal schools also qualify to attend other accredited schools to pursue advanced studies, such as master's and doctorate programs.

A degree from an accredited paralegal school may also make you more competitive in some job markets.  Some employers prefer to hire people who have graduated from an accredited school because they are trained under nationally established standards.  However, because some employment markets do not have a locally accredited school, not all employers use it as a basis for evaluation.