Quality Education
The Georgetown Paralegal Studies Program was established in 1973 and the American Bar Association has continuously approved the Program since 1977. The program is widely known and respected by the legal community. In fact, we are members of the American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE, the International Paralegal Manager's Association (IPMA), the National Capital Area Paralegal Association (NCAPA), and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).

Focused Skills
In the fast-growing paralegal field, our students are given the tools necessary to provide value and efficiency to all industries. For over 35 years, our program has produced educated paralegals who are leaders in the profession. Graduates of the program work with lawyers and judges in prestigious legal settings all over the country, in the nation's largest law firms, in Cabinet-level government departments, in non-profits and legal aid societies, in major private corporations, and in many other settings. In addition, many of our students use the skills and knowledge from our program to further their success in law school.

Essential Knowledge
The courses are academically challenging, provide a critical understanding of the law, and adapt to the changing needs of the legal community. Our program's curriculum is developed and taught by faculty members who are distinguished legal professionals with careers that include service as experienced paralegals, counsel to a congressional committee, law clerks, assistant United States attorneys, and major law firm partners.

Program Statistics & Information
Georgetown's PSP Certificate prepares students to enter the Paralegal and Legal Assistant fields (SOC code 23-2011, and O*NET code 23-2011.00).

The Paralegal Studies Program is designed to take one year to complete; that is three semesters that are each 15 weeks long. 

Academic Year 2009-2010

• In AY 2009-2010, 79 students were registered in the program and 65 of then (82%) completed the program in one year.
• The job placement rate for those AY 2009-2010 graduates is 62%, and of them, 43% are working as a Paralegal or in another capacity in the legal field.  Of that year's 65 graduates, we received a 74% response rate.

Academic Year 2008-2009

• In AY 2008-2009, 104 students were registered in the program and 63 of them (61%) completed the program in one year.
• The job placement rate for those AY 2008-2009 graduates is 57%, and of them, 44% are working as a Paralegal or in another capacity in the legal field. Of that year's 63 graduates, we received an 83% survey response rate.