Enrollment Still Open for MCC’s Paralegal Studies Programs

Enrollment is now open for Middlesex Community College’s Paralegal Studies programs. Approved by the American Bar Association, MCC’s Paralegal Studies programs offers two associate-degree programs, a career track and a transfer track, as well as a one-year post-graduate certificate program (for those who have already earned an associate or bachelor’s degree). Courses begin Wednesday, Sept. 4.

MCC’s Paralegal Studies Career degree program prepares graduates for employment assisting lawyers in gathering and analyzing factual data, researching legal questions and preparing legal documents. During this two-year program, students will take 60 credits (20 courses) as well as complete a 15-week internship in a law office, the court system, or the MCC Law Center, a mediation program the college runs in cooperation with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.

MCC’s Paralegal Studies Transfer program is designed to prepare graduates to transfer to bachelor degree programs on a full- or part-time basis. This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. Many students in this track go on to complete bachelor’s degrees, and some go on to law school and become practicing attorneys.

MCC’s post-graduate Paralegal Studies Certificate program is appropriate for students who have already earned an associate or bachelor’s degree and is interested in changing careers. This one-year program focuses on legal courses and emphasizes solid academic and practice-oriented preparation.

MCC is one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in the state. We offer more than 75 degree and certificate programs, plus hundreds of noncredit courses, during the day, evening and weekend, on our Bedford and Lowell campuses, and online. Middlesex – a great place to begin your future!