Welcome to Highline College Legal Studies Department

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.

What higher-education options are there for training to work in the legal field?

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.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Highline Legal Studies department is to provide students with a contemporary legal background in each vital area of law and to develop strong skills in legal research and writing. Students’ critical thinking is fostered through coursework in the application of theory combined with a liberal arts core curriculum. Students will graduate with a mastery of legal and communications skills needed to succeed both personally and professionally in the legal community and in our society.