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New Students, please contact Bruce Lamb or Che Dawson to learn more about program requirements and make a course plan that fits your schedule and needs.
Welcome to the Legal Studies Department
Enroll in the Legal Studies Department and learn the practical skills you need to obtain a rewarding position in the legal field.
We offer two Paralegal programs:
- Our 2-year, American Bar Association (ABA)-approved, Associate of Applied Science program is our regular program for students wishing to acquire a degree in paralegal studies.
- Our 1-year, ABA-approved, Paralegal Plus Certificate is for students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and wish to acquire a paralegal certificate.
- We are the only ABA approved paralegal training program in Seattle and King County.
Students must complete 13.5 quarter credits of legal specialty coursework through synchronous instruction.
Transfer of legal specialty credit from other institutions is limited to a maximum of 15 quarter credits.
Highline College Paralegal Association
The Highline College Paralegal Association HCPA is a student-run club that seeks to involve paralegal students from the Legal Studies department in networking, social activities, charitable activities, et. and is a great way to make friends! At this time please email Bruce Lamb for more information.
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Contact Information
Email: Send a Message Phone: (206) 592-4628 Department Directory Locations and Directions Download Campus Map Like us on Facebook!Legal Studies Office
Building 29, Room 230
Highline College
Legal Studies Department MS 29-2
P.O. Box 98000
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800