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Earn a Paralegal Certificate or Degree


Want to become a paralegal? The time has never been better to find a job in the field.  Paralegal students face excellent job prospects upon graduation. They can also look forward to high salaries as their careers advance. At Minnesota School of Business (MSB) – St. Cloud, we offer three programs that train students for careers as paralegals:

Our programs are designed to give students practical, applied training they need to be successful in the workplace. Contact us or call 866-403-3333 now to find out more about these programs.

Associate degree in paralegal

A two-year paralegal degree is good point of entry into the field. You will learn skills valued by employers in legal offices, law firms and corporate legal departments. The program includes the following subjects:

  • Legal research
  • Law office procedures
  • Law technology
  • Legal writing
  • Probate practice
  • Criminal law and procedure
  • Bankruptcy
  • Real estate law
  • Litigation
  • Torts
  • Family Law
  • Internship

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal

A four-year degree can give you an edge when you’re trying to find a job.  It can also lead to greater opportunities for advancement and higher salaries over time. Students in enrolled in the bachelor’s in paralegal program study many of the topics in our associate degree program, complete general education classes and also study the following topics:

  • Alternate dispute resolution
  • Supervisory management
  • Field preparation
  • Corporate business structures

Paralegal certificate

This program enhances a bachelor’s degree in any subject. It allows the student to complete paralegal training in less than a year, an efficient route to employment opportunities in the field. 

Take classes online or on campus

Each of our paralegal programs is available through our online college and at our St. Cloud campus. Some students may choose online college for the flexibility it offers – they can attend class when and where they want. Others may choose on-campus courses and enjoy face-to-face interaction with students and instructors. Still others may develop a plan that includes both online and on-campus courses. Our staff will help each student develop individual schedules tailored to their circumstances

Call now to enroll

Want to know more about our college programs? Contact us by email or call us today at 866-403-3333. Our staff members are happy to help with any questions or concerns.